Graduate Project Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Stone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join their Project Management team. This position involves planning and delivering substation control projects, managing engineering processes, and working on real-world projects that impact renewable energy. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with degrees in Electrical Engineering or related fields, a strong interest in project management, and a proactive mindset. This is a unique opportunity to develop within a dynamic team, impacting the future energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in project management.
• Knowledge of power systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of projects.
• Manage engineering processes and installations.
• Learn to lead complex projects.

Skills

Project management

Technical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Control Systems

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Job description

Are you a recent graduate with big ambitions and a passion for technology?

At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for future leaders to join our Project Management team within Grid Automation September 2026. You'll help deliver complex, high-impact control and protection systems for the UK’s critical energy infrastructure.

This is your opportunity to work on real-world projects that power homes, businesses, and entire cities—supporting the full energy journey from generation to consumption. Our systems are already in place on some of the UK’s largest wind farms and with national transmission operators across the globe.

As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll be part of a dynamic team responsible for planning and delivering substation control and protection projects from start to finish—including engineering processes, system production, testing, and on-site installation.

How you'll make an impact:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of substation control and protection projects from concept to completion.
• Managing engineering processes, system production, testing, and on-site installation.
• Learning to lead complex projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Developing expertise in both technical systems and project management methodologies.
• Promote effective communication within our Grid Automation business.

Background:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Project Management, or a related field.

A strong interest in project management and a desire to lead.

Knowledge of power systems, networking, virtualization, or cybersecurity is a plus.

Curiosity about digitalisation and AI applications in energy systems.

A proactive mindset and a passion for learning.

Knowledge of the principles of networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity would be an advantage.

Active interest and willingness to explore digitalisation and AI applications in mature market applications.

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.