Hitachi

Project Director – HVDC, EPC Power Projects

Hitachi

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Lead the execution of multi-million-dollar EPC mega-projects, ensuring on-time and on budget completion.
  • Provide strong, supportive leadership for a large global and diverse team, including project managers and other specialists.
  • Foster a culture of safety, prioritizing health and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Proactively manage change, assess risks and opportunities, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Take full ownership of project P&L, leading budget planning and execution.
  • Build strong relationships, effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and business partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master of Science degree, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
  • Excellent fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale EPC/turnkey projects in power, energy, industrial, infrastructure or oil & gas sectors.
  • Experience in power generation, transmission & distribution, or power conversion (HVDC, substations, etc.) is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills, effectively managing client relationships and subcontractor interactions.
  • Understand risk assessments, method statements, and project methodologies (PMP/PMI certification a plus).
  • Possess the ability to analyze complex contracts and navigate local project regulations.
  • Stress-resilience and demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to adapt to unforeseen situations.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Fantastic career opportunities across Hitachi group globally.
  • Various trainings and education programs supporting employee professional development​.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
EPC project managementbudget planningrisk assessmentmethod statementspower generationtransmission and distributionpower conversionHVDCsubstations
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationrelationship managementstress resilienceflexibilitycreativityadaptability
Certifications
PMPPMI