Senior Substation Project Lead

Hitachi Energy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of substations projects, ensuring alignment with policy, contractual, quality, safety, and financial targets. You will manage the integrated schedule and cost control while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires proven project leadership in transformer/substation environments, with PMI/APM/IET membership in progress or equivalent PM expertise and excellent communication skills for senior audiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on projects related to transformers and substations.
• Active membership in a professional body (PMI/APM/IET) or working toward it.
• Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert.
• Knowledge of PMBOK and PMI/PRINCE2 standards or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project progress with efficient resource utilization.
• Oversee project financials, invoicing, costs, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Drive project acceptance, contract close-out and customer acknowledgement.
• Procure services, materials and equipment from suppliers and support negotiations and changes.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; act as customer contact and escalation point.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of substations projects, ensuring alignment with policy, contractual, quality, safety, and financial targets. You will manage the integrated schedule and cost control while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires proven project leadership in transformer/substation environments, with PMI/APM/IET membership in progress or equivalent PM expertise and excellent communication skills for senior audiences.