Project Manager

Hitachi; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Career development programs

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Glasgow is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Automation and Communication scope for HVDC projects. You will manage interfaces across disciplines and liaise with customers, suppliers and the project team to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

The role offers exposure to global projects, a dynamic engineering management culture, and opportunities to contribute to innovative transmission solutions while developing leadership and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant technical area.
• Experience in project management and bid management.
• Background in energy sector with customer-facing involvement.
• Structured, driven and able to improve processes with new ideas.
• Ability to network, work independently and meet clear deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of solutions for complex HVDC projects and challenges.
• Drive completion of engineering activities on the project.
• Coordinate engineering across disciplines and several projects.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation and commissioning.
• Create work plans and cost estimates, review scope and schedule.
• Interact with customers, officials, contractors and supply chain.
• Coach, review and delegate work to team members; handle complex problems.

Skills

Project management

Bid management

Energy sector

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree

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, analyzing and interpreting the data and preparing complete project documents in 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.

• You have previous experience working with energy sector.

• You are structured, driven and like to continuously improve processes and come with new ideas.

• You should thrive in a position where you have the opportunity of creating networks, cherish human relations as well as working independently towards clear deadlines.

• Experience in project management and bid management. You are 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.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.