Graduate Project Manager (Service)

H-E Parts; Stone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Stone is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to support the planning and delivery of projects in the Grid Automation Service team. This role will allow recent graduates to develop expertise in managing complex energy infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and a strong interest in project management. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Control Systems

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Job description

Location: Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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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