Les Copeland Joins HDR as Regional Building Engineering Services Director
HDR has appointed Les Copeland as regional business group director for building engineering services to lead the next stage of strategic growth for the company’s key operations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Copeland brings over 30 years of experience in construction, engineering and infrastructure, including leadership roles at several global engineering consultancies. His diverse international expertise includes driving operational strategy, multidisciplinary engineering, and delivering award–winning landmark projects worldwide, within both the public and private sectors.
A prominent figure in the industry, Copeland also 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 Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. 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.
“I’m excited to join HDR and support its growth in the EMEA region, a key market for the business," Copeland said. "I see tremendous opportunity to grow the team and expand the foothold of HDR’s multidisciplinary building engineering service offering through the delivery of major projects across Europe and the Middle East.”
“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 but also for holding multiple high–level positions within major professional bodies and leading on significant industry developments," said Paul Flatt, group president for building engineering services. "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.”
