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Project Manager – Grid Automation Systems
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Location

Glasgow

Type

full-time

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About this role

Location:

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0102184

Date Posted:

2025-10-07

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

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 including 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 the end of the Warranty. This will include representing Hitachi Energy's commercial, contractual interests and managing and negotiations in line with FIDIC, NEC 3/NEC 4 or Orgalime 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:

  • In order to promote effective communication with in the team the following points would be desirable:

  • Technical background in Electrical or control system Engineering .

  • Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of power system design, operations, and testing would be an advantage.

  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity would be an advantage

  • Certifications in Project Management (APM, IPMA, PMI, or equivalent) would be advantageous. Support to obtain these certifications can be provided. 

  • In addition to your proven track record in project management, your credentials will include the ability to integrate into the wider Hitachi Energy team within the UK and across Europe. Including participation in the Hitachi Project Management Certification Programme. 

  • Continuous learning is a fundamental principle within Hitachi, and any gaps in knowledge can be addressed through training and experiences to suit.

 

Background:

  • Experience delivering solutions in a Power Transmission project environment. 

  • Engineering background, Electrical and Control systems / Computer networks 

  • Based in Scotland - willing to be either in Glasgow 3 days a week, and 2 days a month in Stone, Staffordshire.

  • HNC/HND / Degree with proven experience within Project Management working within our industry.

  • Chartered Engineer or professionally certified Project Manager

  • Clean UK driving licence 

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Other facts

Tech stack
Project Management,Grid Automation,Electrical Engineering,Control Systems,Power System Design,SCADA,DCS,RTU,SAP,Primavera P6,Negotiation,Communication Skills,Cybersecurity,Networking,Continuous Learning,Chartered Engineer

About Hitachi

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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Utilities

What you'll do

  • You will be responsible for planning and managing the project from inception through to the end of the Warranty. This includes representing Hitachi Energy's commercial and contractual interests and managing negotiations.

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