Service Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Stone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking a Service Project Manager in Stone, England. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, manage multiple projects, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. Strong project management skills, financial acumen, and the ability to build relationships are essential. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and offers excellent career growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project engineering and managing high-value projects.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Commercially astute and knowledgeable of project planning tools.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations, SLAs, quality, and HSE.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians on service projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and control project aspects, including budget and resources.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within quality estimates.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Customer service

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

As a Service Project Manager at Hitachi Energy you play a key role in the successful and safe execution of projects and Service Level Agreements. You will be able to use your sound judgement and built upon your solid expertise, to deliver the best possible results every time.

You'll lead, coach and mentor a talented team of engineers and technicians and contribute to the strategy and growth of Transformer Service by delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects and solutions in line with our processes, quality standards and safety guidelines.

Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position.

How you'll make an impact

Focus on providing the best possible customer service and help to identify new business opportunities

You’ll be working on multiple projects from start to finish simultaneously

Plan, co-ordinate and control every aspect – from costings, procurement and budget control to technical aspects, the allocation of resources and supply chain management – in line with design requirements

Manage aspects of project delivery, including site reporting, and will maintain a key strategic role with responsibility for commercial, financial, contractual and QHSE implications

Develop, monitor and review progress to ensure all work remains on schedule and within cost and quality estimates

Operate as part of a team, leading the way to deliver highly successful outcomes

Work alongside the Sales Manager and Tendering Team to assist in the growth of the business

Cultivate open and transparent relationships both externally and internally and use your solution-driven mindset to achieve clarity of expectation, mitigate challenges and provide a seamless experience to customers

Your background

You have a background in project engineering with extensive, proven experience within our sector

You’ll also have successfully managed several high-value projects, including accountability for every aspect and for driving all activities

You’re proficient at running multiple projects simultaneously and of working at pace with meticulous attention to detail

You’re commercially and financially astute and have experience of project planning tools

You also have knowledge of contractual obligations, SLAs, quality and HSE as well as supply chain management and resource planning

Extremely well organised with the ability to work towards tight deadlines

Adapted to overcoming challenges with a clear solution strategy

Ability to operate with minimal supervision, but you’re also very much a team player

You’re an exceptional communicator who’s effective at translating technical detail into relatable and relevant content and confident enough to liaise with customers and colleagues at all levels

You also have a hunger to increase your knowledge and understanding and are able to absorb and learn technical aspects and information

What we offer

We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.

Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through 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.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.