Project Manager

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The Role
The Project Manager will lead the Automation and Communication scope for HVDC projects, ensuring engineering completion, coordinating across projects, managing budgets, and providing technical support.
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Location:

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0126931

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the Automation and Communication scope for HVDC projects based in Glasgow. This is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, and you will get great opportunities for learning and development working on potential future projects across the globe. Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative. HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells Direct Current transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.  

Our success is made possible by the dedication and competence of our people. Knowing this means we need leaders with a focus on developing and empowering their team and a dedication to the Hitachi Energy company values.

You will join as an integral member of a diverse and high-paced engineering management team at a time when the demand for our solutions is booming and we are expanding in order to help our clients reach their environmental targets.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Ensuring that engineering is developed with complete information and/or that all multidisciplinary information has been included.

  • Leading development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges.

  • Driving completion of all engineering activities on the project.

  • Coordinating engineering discipline across several projects.

  • Providing technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.

  • Designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting the data and preparing complete project documents in area of responsibility.

  • Providing cost effective quality solutions and delivering within budget and contract. Ensuring adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks.

  • Creating work plans and cost estimates. Reviewing and approving scope, budget and schedule for assignments.

  • Interacts directly with customers, officials, contractors and supply chain.

  • Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals, problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Background:

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree within the relevant technical area.

  • You have previous experience working with energy sector.

  • You are structured, driven and like to continuously improve processes and come with new ideas.  

  • You should thrive in a position where you have the opportunity of creating networks, cherish human relations as well as working independently towards clear deadlines. 

  • Experience in project management and bid management. You are comfortable meeting customers and partaking in technical negotiations to support your team if needed.

More about us:

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy!

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor or Master's degree within a relevant technical area
  • Previous experience working in the energy sector
  • Experience in project management and bid management
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The Company
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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