Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) - Project Manager in London

The Project Manager - Gas insulated switchgear (GIS) will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of transformer-related projects within Hyosung UK. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining high quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction. The post holder will work closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners to deliver complex engineering projects and contribute to the company’s strategic growth in the UK market.

Hyosung UK Limited operates within the power and energy sector, delivering GIS solutions to utilities and infrastructure clients. The Project Manager will operate in a fast-paced, technically driven environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, logistics, and installation. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage project risks and opportunities effectively.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Lead and manage GIS projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, and specifications.
• Planning and coordination: Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource strategies, ensuring alignment across engineering and operational teams.
• Monitoring and reporting: Track project performance, prepare progress reports, and provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Commercial management: Monitor project costs, manage budgets, and support contractual obligations including change management and claims.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to minimise impact on delivery.
• Quality and compliance: Ensure all work meets company, industry, and regulatory standards, including health and safety requirements.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to process improvements and best practices.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with engineering, procurement, and site teams to ensure successful execution of projects.

At Hyosung UK, you’ll be welcomed into an inclusive and supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your achievements are recognised, and your career growth is encouraged from day one. In return, you'll enjoy a rewarding career with excellent development opportunities, a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, such as: competitive pay with + Bonus Scheme, a company pension scheme, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Business travel is covered with mileage rates. Certain roles come with a company car scheme. We provide protective clothing and safety equipment as standard, free car parking at all our main sites, free snacks, food, and drinks onsite. Employee Well Being - And because we care about your wellbeing beyond work, every employee (and their household) has access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme for life's everyday and more serious challenges. Health and Life Insurance benefit plan.

Person Specification

• 5+ years proven experience in project management (GIS) within the power, engineering, or heavy industry sector.
• Experience delivering complex technical or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience managing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Awareness of H&S at Work Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015.

Skills

• Ability to build and establish collaborative networks, ideally within a technical or engineering environment.
• Excellent communication skills, confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively to achieve common goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Proactive approach to anticipating and resolving issues.
• High level of dependability and ability to deliver work to a high standard and within deadlines.
• Knowledge of transformer technologies and power systems.
• Experience working on offshore wind, renewable energy, or transmission infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
• Commercial awareness and contract management experience (NEC 3/4, Bespoke, etc).

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant professional certifications in engineering or energy sector - desirable.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Hyosung UK ltd is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Right to Work Requirement

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.