Graduate Project Manager (Service)

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

Job summary

A leading energy technology provider in Stone is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join their Project Management team. This role involves supporting the delivery of critical energy infrastructure projects from concept to completion. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and have a strong interest in project management. A proactive mindset and curiosity about digitalisation in energy systems will be valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and delivery of substation control and protection projects.
• Managing engineering processes, system production, testing, and on-site installation.
• Learning to lead complex projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Interest in project management

Proactive mindset

Desire to lead

Curiosity about digitalisation

Knowledge of power systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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 Service. 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 with our service department, you’ll be part of a dynamic service 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 within service 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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