Project Manager

Hitachi Energy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Project Manager in Birmingham to lead the Automation and Communication scope for HVDC projects. This role involves ensuring engineering is thoroughly developed and coordinating across disciplines while providing technical support during testing and commissioning.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree and has experience in project management within the energy sector. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the energy sector.
• Experience in project management and bid management.
• Structured and driven in improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new solutions for complex projects.
• Drive completion of all engineering activities on the project.
• Create work plans and cost estimates.

Skills

Project management

Technical negotiations

Engineering coordination

Cost estimation

Safety standards adherence

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in relevant technical area

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the Automation and Communication scope for HVDC projects based in Glasgow. This is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, and you will get great opportunities for learning and development working on potential future projects across the globe.

Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative. HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells Direct Current transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.

Our success is made possible by the dedication and competence of our people. Knowing this means we need leaders with a focus on developing and empowering their team and a dedication to the Hitachi Energy company values.

You will join as an integral member of a diverse and high‑paced engineering management team at a time when the demand for our solutions is booming and we are expanding in order to help our clients reach their environmental targets.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Ensuring that engineering is developed with complete information and/or that all multidisciplinary information has been included.
• Leading development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges.
• Driving completion of all engineering activities on the project.
• Coordinating engineering discipline across several projects.
• Providing technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Designing and conducting experiments, analysing and interpreting the data and preparing complete project documents in the area of responsibility.
• Providing cost‑effective quality solutions and delivering within budget and contract. Ensuring adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks.
• Creating work plans and cost estimates. Reviewing and approving scope, budget and schedule for assignments.
• Interacts directly with customers, officials, contractors and supply chain.
• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower‑level professionals; problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Background

• Bachelor or Master’s degree within the relevant technical area.
• Previous experience working with the energy sector.
• Structured, driven and continuously improving processes and bringing new ideas.
• Thrives in a position where you can create networks, cherish human relations and work independently towards clear deadlines.
• Experience in project management and bid management. Comfortable meeting customers and partaking in technical negotiations to support your team if needed.

More About Us

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process.