Service Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK LIMITED is seeking a Service Project Manager to lead multi-project delivery in the energy sector, focusing on transformers and service solutions. You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, resources and procurement, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence across programs.

You will collaborate with sales and tender teams to drive business growth while maintaining strong customer relationships and compliant project governance.

Qualifications

• Background in project engineering with energy sector experience.
• Project Management certification desired.
• Experience working with transformers is essential.
• Led high-value projects with accountability for all activities.
• Knowledge of contractual obligations, SLAs, quality and HSE, plus resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers and technicians on service projects.
• Plan, control costings, procurement, budgets and resources.
• Ensure on-time delivery while meeting quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with Sales and Tendering to grow the business.
• Maintain clear, transparent relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Project Management certification

Transformers knowledge

Strong communication

Supply chain management

Job description

Location: Remote - Staffordshire, United Kingdom Job ID: R0124951 Date Posted: 2026-07-03 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes

Job Description

The opportunity As a Service Project Manager at Hitachi Energy you play a key role in the successful and safe execution of projects and Service Level Agreements. You will be able to use your sound judgement and built upon your solid expertise, to deliver the best possible results every time. You'll lead, coach and mentor a talented team of engineers and technicians and contribute to the strategy and growth of Transformer Service by delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects and solutions in line with our processes, quality standards and safety guidelines. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position.

How you'll make an impact

• Focus on providing the best possible customer service and help to identify new business opportunities
• You’ll be working on multiple projects from start to finish simultaneously
• Plan, co-ordinate and control every aspect – from costings, procurement and budget control to technical aspects, the allocation of resources and supply chain management – in line with design requirements
• Manage aspects of project delivery, including site reporting, and will maintain a key strategic role with responsibility for commercial, financial, contractual and QHSE implications
• Develop, monitor and review progress to ensure all work remains on schedule and within cost and quality estimates
• Operate as part of a team, leading the way to deliver highly successful outcomes
• Work alongside the Sales Manager and Tendering Team to assist in the growth of the business
• Cultivate open and transparent relationships both externally and internally and use your solution-driven mindset to achieve clarity of expectation, mitigate challenges and provide a seamless experience to customers

Your background

• You have a background in project engineering with extensive, proven experience within the energy sector
• Project Management certification desired
• Experience working with transformers is essential
• You’ll also have successfully managed several high-value projects, including accountability for every aspect and for driving all activities
• You also have knowledge of contractual obligations, SLAs, quality and HSE as well as supply chain management and resource planning
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision, but you’re also very much a team player
• You’re an exceptional communicator who’s effective at translating technical detail into relatable and relevant content and confident enough to liaise with customers and colleagues at all levels

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