Civil Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Europe is seeking a Civil Engineer for management and delivery of civil works, providing civil expertise to tendering and operations teams. The role is remote-based with travel as required, supporting design and construction activities across hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility sectors.

The position emphasizes due diligence, supplier engagement, and ensuring compliance with client specifications and SHESQ standards within NEC3 frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering.
• Chartered Status with ICE, IStructE or CIOB.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the T&D sector.
• Experience in civil design environment.
• Experience with risk identification and mitigation in work winning.
• Strong teamwork, analytical and communication skills.
• Capable of working to tight time scales.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering tendering: review client ITTs.
• Develop civil engineering strategies and scope of works.
• Engage consultants/contractors via Supply Chain Management.
• Coordinate tender deliverables and assess subcontractor quotes.
• Identify risks and mitigate with appropriate provisions.
• Assist in drafting subcontracts (NEC3).
• Support project management with early warnings and compensation events.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Tendering & risk management

Teamwork & communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or MSc in Civil Engineering

Chartered status with ICE/IStructE/CIOB

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote: Yes

Job Description

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer you'll be responsible for the management and delivery of the Civil Engineering Works and to provide civil expertise into the wider Tendering, Engineering and Operations teams. To support Project Management and others in the delivery of the civil works during design & construction The position is (Remote based), with travel as required.

How you’ll make an impact

• Managing civil engineering tendering: Reviewing client ITTs
• Developing civil engineering strategies including producing scope of works
• Engaging consultants and contractors through the Supply Chain Management function
• Coordinating the production of tender deliverables
• Identifying key risks and opportunities – developing mitigating actions and ensuring adequate provisions are made
• Undertaking due diligence on documentation prior to client contract signing
• Undertaking supplier quotation assessment, qualification and alignments
• Assisting supply chain and commercial functions in the drafting of subcontracts (predominantly NEC3)
• Supporting Project Management function including identifying Early Warning Notifications to customers and developing Compensation Events submissions where required.
• Reviewing subcontractor EWNs and consequential Compensation Events, implementing mitigating measures where appropriate
• Reviewing external civil designs to ensure specification compliance, SHESQ, constructability and value has been considered
• Ensuring external designers implement client and HITACHI technical and procedural requirements
• Offering expertise in client specifications, procedures, design codes and industry best practice
• Developing and leading initiatives for improvements and efficiencies for civil delivery
• Undertaking Civil Project Engineer duties on specific schemes where required
• Overall responsibility for the unit’s management of Temporary Works and compliance to BS 5975 and customer processes including enacting the role of the Designated Individual

Your background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering
• Chartered Status with ICE, IStructE or CIOB
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working within T&D sector
• Experience within civil design environment
• Experience of work winning including risk identification and mitigation
• Good teamwork, analytical and communication skills
• Capable of working to tight time scales

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave plus public holidays
• Generous bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions
• Private healthcare for our employees
• Health screening program and Dental Plan
• Maternity, paternity, parental leave
• Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection
• Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance-based rewards and recognition

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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Culture & Vision

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.

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