Service Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a Service Project Manager to oversee project execution and Service Level Agreements. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of project engineering experience, is commercially astute, and possesses strong organizational skills. This role includes leading a talented team and developing business relationships to drive growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in project engineering.
• Proven track record managing high-value projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from start to finish.
• Plan and control costings, procurement, and budgets.
• Develop and monitor project progress.

Skills

Project engineering background

Managing high-value projects

Running multiple projects

Commercially astute

Knowledge of HSE

Job description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join as a Service Project Manager as part of this role we’ll rely on you to take full responsibility for the successful and safe execution of projects and Service Level Agreements and to use your sound judgement, built upon solid expertise, to deliver the best possible results every time. You’ll lead 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on providing the best possible customer service and help to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage multiple projects from start to finish simultaneously.
• Plan, direct, co‑ordinate and control every aspect – from costings, procurement and budget control to technical aspects, allocation of resources and supply chain management – in line with design requirements.
• Manage aspects of project delivery, including site reporting, and 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, while operating as part of a team that delivers 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, using a solution‑driven mindset to achieve clarity of expectation, mitigate challenges and provide a seamless experience to customers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Background in project engineering with 5‑10 years of experience within the sector.
• Proven experience of managing high‑value projects, including accountability for every aspect and for driving all activities.
• Proficient at running multiple projects simultaneously, working at pace with meticulous attention to detail.
• Commercially and financially astute, with experience of project planning tools.
• Knowledge of contractual obligations, SLAs, quality and HSE as well as supply chain management and resource planning.

Personal Attributes

• Extremely well organised with exceptional planning and prioritising skills.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and proficient at overcoming challenges with a clear solution strategy.
• Works well using own initiative, happy to operate with minimal supervision, yet a team player.
• An exceptional communicator, effective at translating technical detail into relatable and relevant content and confident enough to liaise with customers and colleagues at all levels.
• Hunger to increase knowledge, willing to absorb and learn technical aspects and information.

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