Hybrid HV Substation Installation Manager

Seeds Renewables; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Installation Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of high‑voltage substation projects across the UK.

Working across AIS and GIS installations ranging from 132kV to 400kV, you will provide leadership, technical oversight, and governance across multiple projects, supporting Site Managers, Site Supervisors, Project Managers, and installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing installation activities within high-voltage substation environments.
• Strong working knowledge of AIS and GIS switchgear installation.
• Experience delivering projects within 132kV-400kV environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Site Managers and Site Supervisors across multiple UK projects.
• Provide technical oversight for AIS and GIS switchgear installations from 132kV to 400kV.
• Support Project Managers with installation planning, resource requirements, and project delivery strategies.
• Review project scopes, programmes, and installation methodologies during tender and delivery phases.
• Drive high standards of safety, quality, and project execution across all sites.
• Monitor installation progress and address programme risks and delivery challenges.
• Conduct regular site visits, safety observations, and project reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, CDM, quality, and customer requirements.
• Manage installation subcontractors and support mobilisation activities.

Skills

Leadership

Technical oversight

Safety & quality

Programme planning

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

SMSTS IOSH

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Engineering qualification

Tools

SF6 handling

EconiQ

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Installation Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of high‑voltage substation projects across the UK.

Working across AIS and GIS installations ranging from 132kV to 400kV, you will provide leadership, technical oversight, and governance across multiple projects, supporting Site Managers, Site Supervisors, Project Managers, and installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.