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Hitachi Energy
Project Manager Engineering, Large Project Office
Birmingham Remote OK 10+ yrs exp Utilities 38,020 employees
Electrical engineeringPower systems engineeringHV substationsMV substationsOffshore engineering
Requirements
Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience in power systems engineering, specifically with HV/MV utility or industrial substations. Candidates must demonstrate experience as a technical lead on large-scale projects and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.
Job Description
At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.
The Large Project Office (LPO) require an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support the tendering & execution of complex, high-value substation projects (offshore & onshore) exceeding $100m. These projects involve collaboration across multiple business units and countries, requiring strong technical leadership, structured coordination, and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.
You will play a central role in defining technical scope, preparing engineering deliverables, leading design teams, and ensuring robust, safe, and optimized solutions that support successful bids and project execution.
Location: UK or Ireland, (remote-based).
Travel: European travel required, typically up to 20%, depending on project and business needs.
How You'll Make An Impact
Technical Leadership & Support:
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Includes
The Large Project Office (LPO) require an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support the tendering & execution of complex, high-value substation projects (offshore & onshore) exceeding $100m. These projects involve collaboration across multiple business units and countries, requiring strong technical leadership, structured coordination, and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.
You will play a central role in defining technical scope, preparing engineering deliverables, leading design teams, and ensuring robust, safe, and optimized solutions that support successful bids and project execution.
Location: UK or Ireland, (remote-based).
Travel: European travel required, typically up to 20%, depending on project and business needs.
How You'll Make An Impact
Technical Leadership & Support:
- Lead technical support for tendering and execution phases of customer projects.
- Develop HV/MV/LV power supply system architecture and perform associated sizing calculations.
- Serve as technical lead for engineering design across multi-country units and business teams.
- Participates in project review meetings and technical assessments.
- Ensure all technical documents, drawings, and deliverables meet quality, clarity, accuracy and compliance to standards / specifications.
- Lead all engineering activities for the assigned tender or project.
- Prepare work plans, scope descriptions, division of works, battery limits, interface matrices, and cost estimates for engineering packages.
- Coordinate effectively with internal and external partners, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Work closely with sales, tender management, project management, site installation and commissioning teams.
- Lead customer discussions on technical and techno-commercial topics.
- Support customer approvals / acceptance phases and ensure clear communication and alignment across teams.
- Prepare technical specifications, review supplier offers, and coordinate with Supply Chain Management for procurement of materials, equipment and services.
- Identify, assess & manage potential technical risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct Safety Observation tours and support HSE compliance.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in power systems engineering, in HV & MV utility or industrial Voltage substations, with offshore experience.
- Demonstrated experience acting as Technical Lead on large-scale tenders or projects.
- Strong Knowledge of engineering techniques, processes and tools, BIM methodologies.
- Effective collaborator in multicultural and cross-functional environments.
- Proactive, result-oriented, capable of performing under pressure.
- Individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, reliability and ability
- Strong communicator with the ability to work across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Includes
- Generous annual leave plus public holidays
- Generous bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions
- Private healthcare for our employees
- Health screening program and Dental Plan
- Maternity, paternity, parental leave
- Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection
- Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performance-based rewards and recognition
Education
Bachelor Degree
Skills
Electrical engineeringPower systems engineeringHV substationsMV substationsOffshore engineeringTechnical leadershipProject managementTenderingBIM methodologiesStakeholder engagementProcurement coordinationRisk managementHSE complianceDesign team leadershipTechno-commercial analysis
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.