Project Manager Engineering Large Project Office

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 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, IE, ES, IT (remote working with travel as per Project needs)

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

Your responsibilities:

• 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 the 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.
• Engineering Project Management: 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.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: 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.
• Procurement Coordination: Prepare technical specifications, review supplier offers, and coordinate with Supply Chain Management for procurement of materials, equipment and services.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: 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.

• Competitive salary package
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Paid days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.