Receptionist

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. 

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

About the Role 

As our Receptionist, you will be one of the first people our clients, visitors and colleagues meet, helping to create a positive and professional experience from the moment they arrive. You will welcome guests, manage calls through the switchboard and coordinate our London meeting rooms while providing wider administrative support to the office.

About You

We’re looking for a friendly, professional, and proactive Receptionist to be the welcoming face of HDR. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys people, thrives in a busy environment, and takes pride in keeping everything running smoothly from the front desk outwards. You are approachable, dependable and naturally organised, with the confidence to communicate effectively with people at all levels. You take pride in delivering excellent service, pay close attention to detail and remain calm when balancing several priorities.

Responsibilities

As a Receptionist we will count on you to:

• Answer and direct calls via the Switchboard 
• Book and assist with 28 meeting room spaces 
• Meet and greet all guests and showing them to their meeting room 
• Open and distribute post 
• Assist with Admin inbox
• Maintain weekly Fire warden / first aid schedule for London
• Assist with locker allocations / maintenance
• Assist with office events / Town Hall set ups etc
• Organise and log CPD’s
• Book and clear meeting rooms
• Assist with booking travel for staff as required
• Ordering and keeping supplies stocked for London office
• Binding office documents
• Ensuring notice boards are relevant and up to date