Project Lead Engineer (Primary/Secondary)
Today• Flexible / Remote
- The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy are hiring a Lead Project Engineer/Project Manager, Engineering to join the team. This opportunity will be ideal for anyone with a passion and desire to deliver within applications engineering, we are looking for someone with an eye for detail and able to prepare documentation and diagrams. To coordinate and support the design team during project design and execution phases, and to support the tendering team to ensure that safe, robust, and optimal designs and documentation are produced.
Please note this position if of a hybrid nature (2/3 days working out of our central Birmingham office). Please also note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
How you'll make an impact- To coordinate the design team across all disciplines.
- To liaise with project management on engineering budgets and to provide forecast cost to complete estimates and associated justification to changes in expenditure.
- To manage the programme and to interface with the planning engineers for design.
- Providing forecasts for completion and resource planning.
- To approve documentation in accordance with the contractual requirements of the project.
- To coordinate and chair design reviews and hazard reviews.
- To identify and manage additional risks across functions that may not be apparent to individual Designers. Evaluates risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation of the risks.
- Supports the Project Manager in overall project risk and opportunity assessments and implementation of resulting actions.
- To undertake the Principal Designer Representative on projects.
- Works with customers to shape and deliver solutions, seeking feedback and innovating with the customer to drive and deliver improvements.
- Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages the subcontractors jointly with other involved functions, including supply chain management.
Your background- 5 years Electricity supply industry experience
- Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV)
- HNC/HND in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Good team work, Analytical and communication skills
- Capable of working to tight time scales
- Commercial acumen
- Understanding / Knowledge of Distribution Network Operator / National Grid etc. standards and drawing practices
- Additional Job Description
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Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-150162
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-18T18:35:17
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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