HDR has appointed Mark Derbyshire as an Associate Director, marking a significant new addition to its UK commissioning and building performance team.
Derbyshire brings over 15 years of experience in the construction industry with a strong emphasis on Commissioning Management & Verification. His new role covers the UK North region as part of HDR’s building-performance and commissioning services.
HDR is a 100% employee-owned global professional services firm that provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services. Its UK operations span multiple offices, including London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Croydon.
The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows it to deliver end-to-end solutions across a broad array of sectors — from commercial buildings, real estate, hospitality, and mixed-use developments to complex infrastructure, water, energy and environmental projects. HDR’s engineering teams are particularly respected for custom engineering solutions, integrating modern mechanical, electrical, structural and environmental design — helping to deliver sustainable, high-performance buildings and infrastructure.
Mark’s appointment underscores HDR’s focus on strengthening its commissioning and building-performance capabilities in the UK. As Associate Director, he is expected to lead efforts to ensure building systems meet performance, safety, sustainability and operational standards. HDR’s global reach and multidisciplinary expertise make it well placed to support complex, large-scale developments — and Derbyshire’s track record should reinforce HDR’s position as a go-to consultancy for clients seeking high-quality, performance-driven engineering and building services.
This move signals HDR’s commitment to expanding its leadership team to better serve clients across the UK, especially as demand grows for sustainable, high-performance, and regulation-compliant building solutions.
