Graduate Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking recent graduates for a Project Management role. You will support the planning and delivery of critical energy projects, managing engineering processes and installations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a passion for project management and technology. Join a collaborative environment and help power the UK's energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Project Management, or related field.
• Strong interest in project management and leading projects.
• Knowledge of power systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of substation projects.
• Manage engineering processes and on-site installation.
• Learn to lead complex projects in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Project management interest

Proactive mindset

Curiosity about digitalisation and AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related field in Project Management

Tools

Knowledge of power systems

Networking knowledge

Virtualization knowledge

Cybersecurity knowledge

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Promote effective communication within our Grid Automation business.
• 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.

Company

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 decarbonising 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.