Project Manager - Grid Automation

Our Project Management team in Hitachi Energy UK is expanding. This role in the area of Grid Automation (high & Medium voltage substations Protection and control (RTU, SCADA, DCS ) is ideally suited for someone who has a proven track record in the execution of End user facing projects in the Transmission and distribution market with customers incl TSOs, EPCs and DNOs.

Skilled at planning and forecasting activities using tools such as SAP and Primavera P6 / Microsoft Projects. You will be responsible for planning and managing the project from inception through to end of Warranty. This will include representing Hitachi Energy's commercial, contractual interests and managing and negotiations in line with FIDIC, NEC 3/NEC 4 or Orgaline forms of contract. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to travel to clients and partners within the UK (circa 10% of time) will be required.

How you'll make an impact:

• Responsible for implementing projects within the area of Substation Automation.
• Manage the assigned projects from the initial handover from Sales to the successful completion of all on-site work.
• Your tasks will include coordinating an international project team and overseeing the efficient use of allocated resources.
• As the key point of contact, you will embrace an open and proactive approach to communication in your efforts to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
• Drawing on your business expertise, you will manage the customer contract and take full responsibility for all commercial and contractual aspects of the project.

• Engineering background: Electrical and Control systems / Computer networks
• HNC/HND / Degree
• Proven Project Management experience delivering solutions in Power Transmission projects.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional certified Project Manager
• Clean UK driving licence