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Civil Design Lead

Hitachi
Full-time
On-site
Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Job ID: R0104545 Date Posted: 2025-08-26 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The HVDC - High Voltage Direct Current technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances & integrate renewables into the grid with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground, and submarine cable systems. Please find out more about our world-leading technology at https://www.hitachienergy.com/se/sv/offering/product-and-system/hvdc Location of the posting will be Glasgow in the United Kingdom. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this opportunity. Join Hitachi Energy as a Civil Design Lead and become a key player in our Global Projects team. In this role, you’ll lead and coordinate civil design activities across international projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal standards. You’ll work with a diverse, global team—requiring strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting—and contribute to projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. Travel will be part of your dynamic and impactful work environment. How You Can Make an Impact: Coordinate and oversee all civil design aspects of assigned projects. Ensure compliance with client technical specifications and Hitachi Energy standards. Manage the technical procurement process for external civil design services. Monitor and control civil design deliverables to meet budget, scope, and schedule. Review and validate civil design drawings and documentation. Share engineering best practices across projects and disciplines. Develop work plans and cost estimates, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Support contract managers in handling scope changes, claims, and risk assessments. Your leadership will directly influence the success of complex, large-scale industrial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and innovation at every step. Your Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering. At least 5 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably on large industrial projects involving full building structures. Experience in both EP and EPC project environments is a plus. Prior hands-on experience as a Civil Designer is advantageous. Familiarity with procurement processes for civil design and construction. Proven ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines. A flexible, open-minded approach and strong interpersonal skills. PMP certification or equivalent is a plus. What We Can Offer: At Hitachi Energy, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. We offer: A global, inclusive work environment with opportunities to collaborate across borders. The chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to a more sustainable energy future. Professional development and career growth opportunities. Competitive compensation and benefits. A culture that values safety, integrity, and respect. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

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