HDR expands Building Engineering Services team

Les Copeland brings 30 years of experience in construction, engineering and infrastructure

HDR has appointed Les Copeland as Regional Business Group Director for Building Engineering Services (BES) to lead the next stage of strategic growth for the company’s key operations in the EMEA region.
Les brings 30 years of experience in construction, engineering and infrastructure, including leadership roles at several engineering consultancies. His international expertise includes driving operational strategy, multi-disciplinary engineering, and delivering award-winning landmark projects worldwide, within both the public and private sectors.
“I’m excited to join HDR and support its growth in the EMEA region, a key market for the business. I see tremendous opportunity to grow the team and expand the foothold of HDR’s multi-disciplinary building engineering service offering through the delivery of major projects across Europe and the Middle East,” commented Copeland.
Paul Flatt, Group President for Building Engineering Services, HDR added “We’re delighted to welcome Les to HDR. He has long been active at the forefront of the built environment industry, esteemed not just for his strong leadership yet also for holding multiple high-level positions within major professional bodies and leading on significant industry developments. We have every confidence that, with his wealth of global experience, expertise, relationships and proven track record of excellence, he is well placed to strengthen HDR’s presence and spearhead the next stage of growth in our key EMEA markets.”
Les holds several board-level and advisory roles within leading professional bodies, serving as Non-Executive Director of the Construction Industry Council and the Considerate Constructors Scheme, and as Vice President and Treasurer of CIBSE. He continues to be a key industry contributor and influencer, including providing support and knowledge to Guidance and Standards that help shape the future of the built environment, said a statement.