Graduate Project Manager

Hitachi Energy; Stone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join the Project Management team in Stone, UK. This role involves supporting the planning and delivery of substation control and protection projects. An ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a strong interest in project management. You will gain hands-on experience in managing engineering processes and project methodologies, contributing to critical energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong interest and desire in project management.
• Knowledge of power systems, networking, or cybersecurity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of projects from concept to completion.
• Manage engineering processes, testing, and installation.
• Learn to lead complex projects in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Curiosity about digitalisation

Interest in energy systems

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Control Systems

Bachelor's in Project Management

Job description

Are you a recent graduate with big ambitions and a passion for technology? At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for future leaders to join our Project Management team within Grid Automation. You'll help deliver complex, high-impact control and protection systems for the UK’s critical energy infrastructure.

This is your opportunity to work on real-world projects that power homes, businesses, and entire cities—supporting the full energy journey from generation to consumption. Our systems are already in place on some of the UK’s largest wind farms and with national transmission operators across the globe.

As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll be part of a dynamic team responsible for planning and delivering substation control and protection projects from start to finish—including engineering processes, system production, testing, and on-site installation.

Key Details

• Start Date: January 2026
• Interviews: Taking place throughout November 2025
• Assessment Day: Planned for 27th November 2025 at our Stone (Staffordshire) office

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Supporting the planning and delivery of substation control and protection projects from concept to completion.
• Managing engineering processes, system production, testing, and on-site installation.
• Learning to lead complex projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Developing expertise in both technical systems and project management methodologies.
• Promote effective communication within our Grid Automation business

Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Project Management, or a related field.
• A strong interest in project management and a desire to lead.
• Knowledge of power systems, networking, virtualization, or cybersecurity is a plus.
• Curiosity about digitalisation and AI applications in energy systems.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for learning.
• Knowledge of the principles of networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity would be an advantage.
• Active interest and willingness to explore digitalisation and AI applications in mature market applications.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.