Project Manager - High Voltage

Location:

Remote - England, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0151794

Date Posted:

2026-11-12

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Project Manager. You'll manage customer projects, from single-unit switchgear deliveries to multi-million-pound gas-insulated switchgear projects, and work closely with factories, customers, and our Service team when required to ensure satisfactory project delivery.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.

How you'll make an impact:

• Commercial responsibility for the project's financial KPIs: cost, revenues, and cash flow.
• Order booking through SAP / S4 Hana (SD, CRM & PS Module)
• Directly responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective projects.
• Performing contract analysis to review Scope, Deliverables, Risk, and Opportunities.
• Commercial takeover from Sales, Invoice placements as per payment terms from SAP (SD & CRM Module), and Creation of purchase orders, release of OA, sales order, and tracking milestone
• Responsible for receiving and processing supplier cost invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate closely with the financial controlling team to ensure proper cost allocation and compliance with internal procedures.
• Prepare and provide all required documentation and detailed explanations to both internal and external auditors, as requested.

Background:

• Engineering-related degree (electrical desirable but not essential).
• Experience and understanding of high-voltage switchgear.
• Hands-on experience in SAP/ S4 Hana will be an added advantage, and Salesforce Force will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience as an Order Handling professional
• You have integrity and a technical interest as well as the enthusiasm, creative ideas, and solutions.
• You shall apply a long-term perspective to your tasks. Moreover, you appreciate working with your colleagues and understand the importance of investing in long-term customer relations.
• Flexible to travel to the UK to customer sites and abroad to our manufacturing facilities as required.

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. Applications are open until [insert date]. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy!

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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