Graduate Project Manager

H-E Parts; Stone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company based in Stone is looking for a Graduate Project Manager. This full-time role involves supporting the planning and delivery of critical substation projects from concept to completion. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and a strong interest in project management and technology. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the UK's energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in project management and a desire to lead.
• Knowledge of power systems, networking, virtualization, or cybersecurity is a plus.
• Proactive mindset and a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of substation control and protection projects.
• Manage engineering processes, testing, and installation.
• Learn to lead complex projects in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Systems

Effective Communication

Curiosity about Digitalisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Location: Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0105505

Date Posted: 2025-10-30

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

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