HVDC Sustainability Manager

Hitachi

HVDC Sustainability Manager leading the sustainability strategy for Hitachi Energy's global operations. Fostering collaboration among engineering, project delivery, operations, and supply chain teams for sustainable outcomes.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the alignment and delivery of the HVDC Sustainability Strategy, ensuring full alignment with BU, Grid Integration, and Hitachi Energy sustainability strategies
Lead the planning, prioritisation, and execution of sustainability programmes, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, and delivery against defined objectives
Translate global and business unit sustainability strategies into practical, scalable initiatives across HVDC operations and projects
Ensure sustainability is fully integrated into HVDC business processes, including project lifecycle, operations, and supply chain
Ensure Sustainability is integrated into HVDC’s tender and value proposition to support customer expectations and market competitiveness
Establish and implement a structured sustainability framework, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards
Lead sustainability reviews, governance forums, and strategic discussions to drive accountability and performance improvement
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the HVDC HSE & Sustainability Operating System
Drive global sustainability initiatives and programmes, ensuring consistency and scalability across regions
Ensure external trends, regulatory developments, and industry best practices are understood and integrated into HVDC strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or equivalent practical experience
Professional certifications in sustainability or environmental management (e.g. ISO 14001 lead auditor/implementer, IEMA Practitioner, chartered environmentalist or equivalent) are beneficial
Extensive experience in sustainability, environment, or HSE within industrial, infrastructure, or engineering environments
Proven experience leading teams and delivering strategic programmes in a complex, global organisation
Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and engage stakeholders across multiple business functions and seniority levels
Experience integrating sustainability into business operations, project delivery, or supply chain environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Supporting work environment that encourages growth and innovation

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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainability strategysustainability programmessustainability frameworkHSE & Sustainability Operating Systemregulatory compliancesustainability integrationproject lifecycle managementsupply chain sustainabilityenvironmental managementsustainability initiatives

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder engagementstrategic planninginfluenceaccountabilityperformance improvementcommunicationprioritisationteam managementcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

ISO 14001 lead auditorISO 14001 implementerIEMA Practitionerchartered environmentalist