Grid Project Lead Program in Manchester

Are you ready to step into the dynamic world of Power Transmission with Siemens Energy? We are looking for passionate individuals to join us as Project Leads within Grid Technologies. The Grid Project Lead Program is a 12‑month development journey beginning July 1st, 2026, featuring rotations, classroom and virtual learning, and hands‑on training designed to build the technical skills needed in HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) and core Siemens Energy processes. If you bring diverse experience and a talent for building strong connections, this is your opportunity to grow in a thriving, innovation‑driven market. The program offers a chance to develop both technically and professionally while contributing to the future of grid transformation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support customers in transitioning to a more sustainable world by contributing to solutions that address real global challenges and create meaningful impact.
• Collaborate closely with project teams across different implementation phases of HVDC solution projects, gaining detailed insights into all aspects of project management.
• Help project teams achieve their goals related to timely delivery, high quality, and strong customer satisfaction.

Role Overview

Over the 12‑month rotational program, participants gain hands‑on experience, become fully integrated into day‑to‑day team activities, and develop a deep understanding of Siemens Energy Grid Technology. The program enables rapid knowledge building, solution exploration, and direct exposure to the business. From the first day, participants take on individually tailored assignments, including the possibility of an international rotation. Each participant is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides guidance throughout immersive experiences, including opportunities to shadow various roles. This support structure is designed to help participants achieve their career goals while building strong connections with peers and business leaders, supported by extensive resources for professional growth. As a Project Manager in HVDC, participants contribute directly to Siemens Energy’s decarbonization mission by helping ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. They become part of the broader Project Management team, supporting the implementation of complex international HVDC solution projects. Their work spans all stages—from customer inquiries and planning, to design engineering, supply chain activities, testing in the lab, and final handover of EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) projects.

Assessment Center

• Candidates who pass the recruiter interview will participate in group exercises, case studies, and presentations to evaluate skills, competencies, and teamwork.
• Successful candidates from the assessment centre will have an in‑depth interview with a panel, focusing on experience, technical skills, and cultural fit.
• The hiring team reviews all gathered information and makes a final decision. Successful candidates will receive an offer.

Qualifications

• A university degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering sciences or related fields.
• Management experience, with strong skills in customer interaction and relationship management.
• Early practical work experience, ideally within the instrumentation and control field.
• Strong leadership abilities to guide intercultural teams across various locations, along with effective presentation skills and a willingness to embrace new challenges, countries, and cultures.
• A passion for project work, paired with the ability to build positive relationships and earn trust.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, with the flexibility and mobility required to work in a multicultural environment throughout the program.

Company Information

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity: Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.