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Senior Project Manager, Transformers

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We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. How You'll Make an Impact Lead the successful delivery of transformer projects from contract award through to final handover.

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OperationsProject Manager
Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

2026-08-28

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Project/Program Management

Full time

No

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Transformers Business Unit, responsible for delivering complex transformer projects across the transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and industrial sectors.

In this role, you will lead the successful execution of projects involving the supply, installation, commissioning, and delivery of power transformers and associated electrical infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with contractual and customer requirements.

Working closely with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing facilities, and supply chain partners, you will play a key role in delivering critical power infrastructure projects that support the energy transition and grid modernisation.

  • Lead the successful delivery of transformer projects from contract award through to final handover.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and commercial performance.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate the supply, logistics, installation, testing, and commissioning of transformer equipment.
  • Work collaboratively with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, planning, commercial, and site teams to deliver project objectives.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies where required.
  • Manage project financials, including forecasting, cost control, invoicing, and cash flow performance.
  • Support contract administration, change management, claims, and project close-out activities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure all project activities are delivered in compliance with company quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Proven Project Management experience within the power, utilities, or energy infrastructure sector.
  • Experience delivering projects involving transformers, substations, switchgear, or other high-voltage electrical equipment.
  • Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, commercial management, and contract execution.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and construction environments.
  • Excellent customer-facing, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent industry experience).
  • Experience within transformer manufacturing, transformer installation, or transformer service environments.
  • Exposure to transmission and distribution projects, renewable energy developments, or industrial power projects.
  • Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and grid infrastructure.
  • Professional Project Management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, APM or equivalent.
  • Membership of a relevant professional institution.

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded Project Manager who can successfully manage complex technical projects while building strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will combine technical knowledge with strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, bringing a proven track record of delivering projects safely, efficiently, and profitably within the power and energy sector.

We offer the opportunity to work on innovative and high-impact energy infrastructure projects within a global organisation at the forefront of the power industry. You'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will help shape the future of energy networks while providing excellent opportunities for career development and professional growth

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Where is the job
United Kingdom
On-site within the country
Who can apply
GB

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Posted
August 28, 2026
First seen
September 26, 2026
Last seen
September 26, 2026

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hitachiSenior Project Manager, Transformers