[Hiring] Project Manager Engineering @Hitachi

Role Description

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) requires an 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 or Ireland, (remote-based).

Travel: European travel required, typically up to 20%, depending on project and business needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 technical lead for engineering design across multi-country units and business teams.
• Participate in project review meetings and technical assessments.
• Ensure all technical documents, drawings, and deliverables meet quality, clarity, accuracy and compliance to standards/specifications.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare technical specifications, review supplier offers, and coordinate with Supply Chain Management for procurement of materials, equipment and services.
• Identify, assess & manage potential technical risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct Safety Observation tours and support HSE compliance.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave plus public holidays.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions.
• Private healthcare for our employees.
• Health screening program and Dental Plan.
• Maternity, paternity, parental leave.
• Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection.
• Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Performance-based rewards and recognition.