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GIS Installation Project Manager
Job summary
A leading technology company in electrification is seeking a GIS Installation Project Manager to lead the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Gas Insulated Switchgear across the UK. You will coordinate activities on-site, manage relationships with stakeholders, and supervise field staff. The ideal candidate holds an HNC or equivalent in engineering or project management and possesses strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. This role offers a significant impact on energy transition efforts.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in leadership, capable of managing and motivating teams.
- Ability to manage relationships and act as the primary point of contact with clients.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to handle project challenges.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage on-site installation and commissioning activities.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Supervise field staff and prepare installation schedules.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality assurance measures.
- Handle deviation reports and initiate corrective actions.
- Make informed decisions on technical matters related to Gas Insulated Switchgear.
- Visit sites across the UK to connect office and site activities.
Skills
Education
Hitachi is hiring a GIS Installation Project Manager to join our High Voltage team in this pivotal role. You will take the lead in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Hitachi Energy’s Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) across the UK. By collaborating closely with internal stakeholders—including factories and service units—you will drive seamless project execution, deliver exceptional customer satisfaction, and secure optimal outcomes for Hitachi Energy.
- Take ownership of the coordination and organizational management of on-site installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities
- Serve as the primary contact for both internal and external stakeholders
- Supervise assigned field staff, prepare installation schedules based on available resources (e.g., tools, consumables, personnel), and monitor and document project progress and costs through regular reporting
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement necessary quality assurance measures to minimize project risks and costs
- Handle deviation reports in a process-oriented manner and initiate appropriate corrective actions
- Use your working knowledge of Gas Insulated Switchgear to make informed decisions on technical matters
- Visit sites throughout the United Kingdom regularly to build a connection between the office and the site
- HNC or equivalent in engineering, project management, or a related field
- Proven experience in leadership, capable of managing and motivating teams
- Ability to manage relationships and act as the primary point of contact with clients
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to handle project challenges
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.
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