Installation Manager - HVDC Projects in Birmingham

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HVDC is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 70 years and is an enabler for renewable energy integration, and supports the energy transition for a sustainable future.

We are looking for a person who is interested in working for a market leader in the electrical power infrastructure business. You would be working in large scale projects focused on enabling transmission of green energy. You will become part of the Hitachi Energy HVDC Installation Department, a global organization with team members in 15+ countries, responsible for executing all mechanical and electrical installation activities in our delivery projects worldwide.

This role is site based, with travel included. The first project assignment would be based near Bordeaux in Cubnezais as part of the Biscay Gulf Project for approximately 12 months. After this project is completed, future projects are likely to be in UK, France and/or other locations in Europe. Therefore, any candidate applying for this role would have the opportunity for extensive travel and spending time living and working in different countries. Whilst most of the time will be spent on location or the specific project you are assigned to, regular travels home will be provided. The norm would be that travels home are arranged by the employer every 3rd month of the assignment, with a duration of approx. 1-2 weeks at the time.

You will be part of a team of Hitachi Energy employees with different responsibilities on site during the execution of work. There will be a Site Manager who is overall responsible for the Hitachi Energy works, there will also be specialists within areas like quality, health & safety, planning and so on. You will be leading a team of installation experts, being responsible for the installation and testing of electrical and mechanical equipment procured and delivered by Hitachi Energy. To perform the works under your responsibility, you and the rest of the installation team will manage subcontractors performing the works. You as Installation Manager would be responsible to plan, coordinate and manage the Hitachi Energy team at your disposal to assure project targets and milestones related to safety, quality, time schedule and budget are met.

Your responsibilities:

• Your main mission will be to manage installations on site (both AC and DC) in high voltage installation global projects.
• Support in subcontracting works related to installation.
• Read and understand contractual documentation in order to deliver in accordance with it.
• Lead preparation and planning of installation activities in early project stages.
• Manage and guide subcontractors on site to ensure completion of all installation activities efficiently and cost-effectively, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of installation activities on site.
• Coordinate the installation activities with the Site Manager and other internal and external stakeholders on site.
• Manage and coach Installation Supervisors.
• Coordinate with engineering office to assure needed documentation is used at site during execution and provide mark-ups for as-built project documentation.
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external suppliers.

You will be living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• You have a technical education, preferably with a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or have acquired previous experience in electrical- or mechanical installation work in large scale projects.
• You have at least 6-8 years of work experience within the relevant field.
• Experience from managing people is required.
• Experience of installation management is required.
• Previous experience in electrical and/or mechanical installation is required.
• Previous experience from HVDC, FACTS or Substation projects are preferred.
• Proficiency in English is a must, written and spoken alike, whereas additional languages are a plus.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.