Job Description

Location:

Remote - England, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0135695

Date Posted:

2026-07-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager - GI Service IE/UK. To join our team, you will be part of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer and be part of sustaining long-term sustainable solutions

Location Birmingham or Dublin, (Remote) with travel required as per business needs

( Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)

How you'll make an impact:

• Project management on several large critical infrastructure HVDC sites across Ireland and the UK. Responsibilities involve liaising with each project teams and technical specialists then to complete projects and to ensure synergy within each of the project deliverables. Includes defining the scope of a project, creating and managing the project plan, identifying key stakeholders, managing the budget, ensuring work is compliant with the relevant security standards, and completing the project within the deadline.
• Planning and scheduling, Defines, jointly with the Project Controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Project execution and control, ensures that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies. Effectively monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization. Monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow. Identifies, qualifies, quantifies and manages project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued. Captures, analyses and shares lessons learned throughout the project. Ensures that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed. Drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Contract claims and procurement management, ensures that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with Hitachi Energy policies and contractual agreements. Coordinates with Supply Chain Management, and successfully procures required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers. Support Supply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes.
• Stakeholder relations, acts as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.
• Health, safety and environment (HSE), Ensures the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management (or equivalent qualification) with at least 2 years' relevant experience.
• Proven Project Management experience; including scope, scheduling, cost control, procurement, quality assurance, and vendor/subcontractor management.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate remote teams, prioritise workloads, manage competing demands, and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong customer focus and experience delivering client-focused solutions.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently, under pressure, and within a results-driven team environment.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of cyber security processes and procedures; experience with control, protection, and cyber systems is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is desirable.
• Previous experience within critical infrastructure environments desirable.
• Some travel will be required therefore a full clean driving license is essential.

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