Gas Insulated Switchgear Technical Advisor

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Health screening

Parental leave

Life insurance

Income protection

Gym access

Wellness program

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Gas Insulated Switchgear Technical Advisor in the UK to oversee on-site installation, testing, and maintenance of GIS systems. You will drive project outcomes, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable energy solutions.

Ideal candidates will have an HNC in electro-mechanical engineering, leadership aptitude, and experience in power generation or distribution. The role supports a hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in electro-mechanical engineering.
• Experience in the power generation, transmission, and distribution industry or transferable skills.
• Leadership abilities to manage and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute on-site installation and maintenance activities.
• Use your working knowledge of Gas Insulated Switchgear to make informed technical decisions.
• Proactively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects safely and successfully.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement quality assurance measures to minimize project risks.
• Build relationships with customers and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prepare field-related reports, protocols, and updates on site progress.
• Live the Hitachi Energy values of safety and integrity in all actions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC in electro-mechanical engineering

Job description

Gas Insulated Switchgear Technical Advisor

We’re looking for a GIS Technical Advisor to join our team and play a vital role in strengthening the UK’s energy network. In this critical position, you’ll be responsible for the safe and timely installation, testing, and maintenance of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) across the UK, helping deliver reliable, sustainable energy solutions.

After completing a comprehensive training program, you’ll take ownership of projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and optimal results in line with Hitachi Energy’s world-class standards.

How you’ll make an impact

Take ownership of the coordination and execution of on-site installation and maintenance activities

Use your working knowledge of Gas Insulated Switchgear to make informed decisions on technical matters

Proactively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects/services are safely and successfully delivered

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement necessary quality assurance measures to minimize project risks

Build relationships with our customers, pursue new business opportunities, and ensure a high level of satisfaction

Prepare field-related reports, protocols, and updates on site progress

Live the Hitachi Energy core values of safety, integrity, and take responsibility for your own actions to ensure the success of our business and its people

Your background

HNC or equivalent in electro-mechanical engineering

Experience in the power generation, transmission, and distribution industry or transferable skills

Experience and/or certification in Gas insulated switchgear installation is desirable (Technical training is provided)

Proven leadership abilities, capable of managing and motivating teams

Good analytical and proactive problem-solving skills to handle project challenges

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.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

Generous annual leave plus public holidays with the ability to buying & selling leave days

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

We operate in a hybrid work environment and work on updating our people lead flexible benefits on a regular basis.

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location, and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations and some flexible benefits may require employee contribution.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.