Project Construction & Commissioning Manager

Hitachi Energy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent pension

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Work‑Life balance

Industry‑leading safety culture

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Construction & Commissioning Manager to lead the Construction & Commissioning scope across major energy infrastructure projects, including offshore wind grid connections and HVDC systems. You will coordinate activities from handover to close‑out, ensuring safety, schedule and budget targets are met.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, ability to influence across project teams and clients, and a pragmatic, solution‑focused mindset to drive project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering Construction and/or Commissioning activities within major infrastructure, energy, utilities, industrial or engineering projects.
• Experience with High Voltage (HV), HVDC, substations, offshore wind, transmission & distribution, or power generation projects highly advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to influence across project teams, clients and contractors.
• Commercial awareness including exposure to budgets, forecasting, change management, variations, claims or cost discussions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Proactive problem solver able to take ownership and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Construction & Commissioning activities across the project lifecycle.
• Organise and lead kick‑off meetings for Construction & Commissioning teams.
• Drive handover from Tendering and Engineering into Construction & Commissioning with clear ownership of scope, schedule and budget.
• Define responsibilities, resources and delivery strategies to support project execution.
• Lead constructability reviews during mobilisation and execution.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Site Managers and functional teams to drive performance.
• Support site mobilisation and startup activities with robust execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, permits, certifications and HSE requirements.
• Monitor progress, budgets and forecasts; implement recovery plans as needed.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Construction & Commissioning Manager (PCCM) following an internal promotion within our team. Working across major energy infrastructure projects, including offshore wind grid connections, HVDC systems, substations, power transmission and power generation projects, you will provide leadership across the Construction & Commissioning scope from project handover through to successful execution and close‑out. This highly visible role requires you to work closely with Project Directors, Site Managers, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget. You'll be supporting some of the UK's most significant power infrastructure programmes with projects spanning multiple years and offering long‑term career development opportunities. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, identifies challenges and opportunities before they arise, and can balance site‑level priorities with wider project and business objectives. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading complex stakeholder discussions, driving decisions, influencing outcomes and delivering successful project results through a pragmatic and solutions‑focused approach. Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead and coordinate all Construction & Commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Organise and lead kick‑off meetings for Construction & Commissioning project teams.
• Drive the successful handover from Tendering and Engineering into Construction & Commissioning, ensuring clear ownership of scope, schedule, budget, risks and opportunities.
• Define Construction & Commissioning responsibilities, resource requirements and delivery strategies to support successful project execution.
• Lead the review, approval and implementation of constructability strategies during mobilisation and execution phases.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Site Managers and functional teams to drive project performance and delivery.
• Support site mobilisation and startup activities, ensuring robust execution plans are established and effectively implemented.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, permits, certifications, contractual obligations and HSE requirements.
• Develop and coordinate temporary and permanent site infrastructure requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, project performance, resource loading, budgets and forecasts, implementing recovery and mitigation plans where required.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities throughout execution.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and successful project outcomes.
• Lead and support commercial discussions relating to change management, variations, claims, additional costs and cost control activities.
• Challenge constructively and drive decision‑making in complex project environments.
• Participate in project reviews and provide accurate reporting on project status, progress, risks and recovery plans.
• Ensure all Construction & Commissioning activities are delivered in accordance with company processes, industry standards and project requirements.
• Provide timely, accurate and reliable information to project leadership and senior management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and the implementation of best practices across projects.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering Construction and/or Commissioning activities within major infrastructure, energy, utilities, industrial or engineering projects.
• Experience within High Voltage (HV), HVDC, substations, offshore wind, transmission & distribution, or power generation projects would be highly advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence and engage effectively across project teams, clients and contractors.
• Commercial awareness, including exposure to project budgets, forecasting, change management, variations, claims or cost discussions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver against project deadlines.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to identify issues proactively, take ownership and implement practical solutions.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic project environments and adapting to changing priorities.

What We're Looking For

We value attitude, potential and cultural fit as much as years of experience. Whether you've delivered one major project or several, we're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.
• The ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence leading challenging discussions and driving decisions.
• Commercial awareness and strong project delivery focus.
• A pragmatic, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• The ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a strong team ethic.
• Ambition to grow and develop within a high‑performing project environment.

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 a wide range of employee benefits.
• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities within a global organisation that is committed to supporting your professional development.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a collaborative environment where colleagues inspire, support and learn from one another.
• Work‑Life Balance: We recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Industry‑Leading Safety Culture: Be part of a business with a strong Health & Safety culture, supported by 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 contribution to society, while providing the experience of working within a world‑leading global organisation. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digitalization at their core. Over three billion people rely on our technologies to power their daily lives. With more than a century of experience pioneering mission‑critical technologies including high‑voltage systems, transformers, automation and power electronics, we are helping to address one of the world's most urgent energy challenges: meeting growing electricity demand while accelerating the decarbonisation of power systems. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people across 60 countries and generate revenues of approximately USD 16 billion.

We welcome you to apply today and be part of the energy transition.