Civil Design Lead

Civil Design Lead – Hitachi Energy – Glasgow, United Kingdom

Join Hitachi Energy’s Global Projects team as a Civil Design Lead. In this role you’ll lead and coordinate civil design activities across international HVDC projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal standards. The position is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and does not offer visa sponsorship.

The HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology has been on the market for over 60 years and is used to transmit power over long distances, integrate renewables into the grid, and minimise losses using overhead, underground, and submarine cable systems. Learn more about our world‑leading technology at https://www.hitachienergy.com/se/sv/offering/product-and-system/hvdc.

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.
• Leverage leadership to 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 civil engineering experience, 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

• A global, inclusive work environment with opportunities to collaborate across borders.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A culture that values safety, integrity, and respect.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of pioneering mission‑critical technologies, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonising the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.