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.

Location: UK Birmingham, this is 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 Support: Lead technical support for tendering and execution of customer projects. Prepare bill of quantities for engineered items. Participates in project review meetings.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for for overall system design of offshore and onshore substations. Develop power supply system architecture and perform sizing calculations for substation systems.
• Project Management: Manage and lead all engineering activities of the project or tender. Create work plans and cost estimates for engineering tasks. Coordinate with internal and external partners and sub-suppliers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales and tender management, project management, project site installation and commissioning teams. Lead and attend discussions with customers, handle queries, and take necessary actions.
• Procurement Coordination: Prepare specifications, check supplier offers, and coordinate with supply chain management for procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Support risk assessments and report potential risks. Conduct Safety Observation tours to report potential Health, Safety, and Environment hazards.
• Customer Interaction: Coordinate activities for customer acceptance and provide relevant information.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in power systems engineering, in utility/ industrial High & Medium Voltage substations, offshore experience required.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure.
• Skilled communicator who can interface with numerous external and internal parties and stakeholders at all levels in a multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of engineering techniques, processes and tools, including knowledge in BIM.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and a high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies.