Installation Manager

Hitachi Energy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

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. You will oversee AIS and GIS installations from 132kV to 400kV, providing leadership, technical oversight, and governance across multiple projects while supporting site managers, supervisors and installation teams.

This role requires extensive HV experience, CDM/HSE knowledge, and strong planning and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installation activities within high-voltage substations.
• Strong knowledge of AIS and GIS switchgear installation.
• Experience delivering 132kV‑400kV projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams across multiple projects.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, construction management, and HSE best practices.
• Excellent programme planning and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Site Managers and Site Supervisors on multiple UK projects.
• Provide technical oversight for AIS and GIS installations 132kV–400kV.
• Support Project Managers with installation planning and resources.
• Review scopes, programmes, and installation methodologies during tender and delivery.
• Drive safety, quality, and project execution across all sites.
• Monitor progress and address programme risks and delivery challenges.
• Conduct regular site visits and safety observations.

Skills

Installation management

High‑voltage substation

Project planning

CDM regulations

HSE best practices

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Site oversight

Education

HNC/HND or degree in engineering

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NVQ or apprenticeship in electrical/engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

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

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. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical power infrastructure projects that support the UK's energy transition while working within a global leader in electrification.

How You'll Make An Impact

• 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 proactively 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.
• Oversee critical interfaces between construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical guidance on GIS systems, SF6 handling, F-Gas requirements, and emerging technologies such as EconiQ.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned across the project portfolio.

Your Background

Essential

• 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.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, construction management, and HSE best practices.
• Strong programme planning, resource management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SMSTS and IOSH Managing Safely.

Preferred

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, NVQ, or Apprenticeship).
• National Grid Competent Person authorisations.
• Knowledge of SF6 handling, F-Gas regulations, and alternative insulating technologies.
• Experience within transmission and distribution projects.

Why Join Hitachi Energy?

• Work on some of the UK's most critical transmission and substation infrastructure projects.
• Lead installation activities across major AIS and GIS projects.
• Opportunity to influence projects from planning through to energisation.
• Collaborate with industry-leading technical and project delivery teams.
• Career development opportunities within a global leader in sustainable energy.
• Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and benefits package.

What We Offer

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.

More About Us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

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 decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

Publication date : 2026-08-26