UK Power Team Expands to Support Growing Global Energy Demands
HDR has expanded its power delivery team in the United Kingdom, adding three experienced team members: Derek Fyvie, power delivery program leader; Austin Ray, power delivery program leader; and Edward Strong, high voltage electrical lead.
The strategic additions help HDR meet the increasing demand for resilient power infrastructure in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, driven by a rise in data centers, renewable energy and utility modernization.
“These hires reflect our commitment to building a powerhouse team in the U.K. that can meet the evolving needs of our clients,” said Richard Papworth, HDR’s U.K. operations director for the power and industrial sectors. “We’re excited to welcome these talented professionals who bring deep expertise, leadership and a shared passion for delivering impactful energy solutions.”
All three are based in Glasgow, Scotland, working closely with Scott Kirk, HDR’s power technical director in the region. Building on HDR’s century-long legacy in the U.S. power sector, the team also supports HDR’s position as one of the leading architecture and engineering firms for data centers.
Fyvie is spearheading HDR’s power program across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, leading business development efforts, shaping market strategy and partnering with clients to grow HDR’s presence in the region. With nearly a decade of technical and commercial experience, Fyvie is a specialist in high-voltage substation design and specification, power systems modeling, Distribution Network Owner and Transmission Owner requirements, and technical and innovation challenges for transmission and distribution network clients. His consultancy background brings a broad, adaptable perspective across the energy sector.
Ray brings a wealth of experience in managing teams through the full project life cycle, from development to execution. He focuses on delivering quality projects and maintaining and improving HDR’s high standards of engineering excellence. Over two decades in the power sector, Ray has completed projects in renewable energy, energy storage, transmission and distribution, network stability, and electricity supply restoration.
Strong leads the technical execution of complex substation and power delivery projects, guiding junior engineers, maintaining quality and collaborating closely with project managers to solve problems. He has extensive experience with the design, construction and delivery of grid, battery energy storage systems and data center substations.
