Head of Commissioning Engineering

Hitachi Vantara Corporation

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineering Manager to lead and develop the UK-based Commissioning Engineering organisation, supporting major HVDC, HV, Substation, and Grid Integration projects. In this leadership role, you will build capability, guide engineering talent, and ensure skilled commissioning resources align with project delivery, tendering, and future growth.

You will collaborate with Project Directors, Engineering, Construction, and Operations to shape the

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Significant commissioning, energisation, construction, or operations experience.
  • Proven leadership of technical engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of HVDC, HV, Substation, or Grid projects.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and develop the UK-based Commissioning Engineering team.
  • Act as the line manager for Commissioning Engineers; conduct reviews and career planning.
  • Develop individual development plans and succession planning.
  • Foster mentoring, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
  • Ensure availability of commissioning resources for projects and tenders.
  • Forecast resource needs with project leadership.

Skills

Leadership
Commissioning
Resource planning
Stakeholder management
Communication
People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineering Manager to lead and develop the UK-based Commissioning Engineering organisation, supporting major HVDC, HV, Substation, and Grid Integration projects. In this leadership role, you will build capability, guide engineering talent, and ensure skilled commissioning resources align with project delivery, tendering, and future growth.

You will collaborate with Project Directors, Engineering, Construction, and Operations to shape the

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