All jobs
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Job ID: R0150674 Date Posted: 2026-11-10 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Job Description Our HVDC Engineering department is responsible for the delivery of Civil, Plant, Auxiliary Engineering and BIM design for HVDC converter stations. Working across multiple engineering disciplines, the team provides integrated engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from early design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to provide technical leadership and delivery accountability across complex HVDC projects. The role requires strong multidisciplinary coordination, sound engineering judgement and the ability to lead engineering activities while ensuring alignment with project, commercial, safety, quality and contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for multidisciplinary Plants & Civil engineering delivery across HVDC converter station projects. Define and lead execution strategies across Plant Design, Auxiliary Power Systems, Electromechanical, Civil and Structural Engineering. Own delivery performance across scope, programme, budget, resources, risk and change, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, technical and commercial objectives. Drive effective cross-discipline integration and interface management, ensuring coordinated and timely engineering delivery. Build strong relationships with customers, project leadership, construction teams, suppliers, subcontractors and engineering partners. Provide clear oversight of engineering performance, key risks, commercial impacts and delivery priorities, ensuring timely escalation and resolution. Lead critical technical and contractual interfaces, ensuring responsibilities, dependencies and project requirements are clearly managed. Provide strategic engineering input to tendering and project development, including execution strategy, resource planning, schedules, cost estimates and risk assessments. Senior Professional Profile As a Senior Professional (P3), you will apply advanced engineering knowledge and significant project experience to provide technical direction, exercise professional judgement and influence successful project outcomes. You will operate with a high degree of independence, ownership and accountability, balancing technical, safety, quality, commercial and delivery requirements. You will also provide guidance and coaching to engineering professionals, supporting capability development and consistent engineering standards. What You Bring A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by significant project engineering experience. Strong experience in multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery, ideally within HVDC, power transmission, substations or major infrastructure projects. Demonstrated ability to lead engineering activities and manage technical interfaces, scope, programme, risk and change. Strong understanding of engineering governance, design assurance and the delivery of technically compliant solutions. The ability to communicate and influence effectively across engineering teams, project management, customers, contractors and suppliers. Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how engineering decisions affect cost, programme and contractual commitments. A collaborative leadership style, combined with the confidence to take ownership and accountability for engineering decisions and outcomes. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks. 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. 
DetailsDetails 
DetailsDetails 
DetailsDetails
Hitachi
(HE)Office_Glasgow NEW, United Kingdom
Senior Project Manager, HVDC.
FULL TIMEREMOTESENIOR LEVELENGINEERING
more at Hitachi.
similar roles.
10 Nov, 2026
Imh
Enterprise Solutions Architect-Senior/Consultant
- Senior level
- Remote
- Engineering
SelectHealth - Murray, United States of America
Remote
11 Nov, 2026
Imh
System Integration Engineer – Tech Lead
- Senior level
- Engineering
$153.2k–163.2k/hr
Lake Park Building, United States of America
10 Nov, 2026
Sales Consulting
Business Developer (Transylvania )
- Contract
- Remote
- Engineering
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, RO +5
Remote
11 Nov, 2026
Sales Consulting
Specialist Subscriere Engineering
- Engineering
București +2
Salary not listed
11 Nov, 2026
CI&T
[Job-32673] AWS Application Architect, Brazil
- Senior level
- Remote
- Engineering
Brazil
Remote
10 Nov, 2026
CI&T
[Job-32645] Mid-Level Salesforce Developer, Brazil
- Middle level
- Remote
- Engineering
Brazil
Remote