Hitachi ABB Power Grids

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Join Our Team! Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Planner, you'll be involved in scheduling and cost control efforts for all project phases taking ownership and overseeing multiple projects of a value of between 2-25 Million USD.Set up, maintain and analyse actual and forecasted schedules, cost and risk, monitor, report and manage deviations. Ensuring projects follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures, manage the integrated schedule and cost control performance measurement process for the project's entire scope of work. Responsibilities: Analyses project requirements with the project team, checking that all essential work activities have been identified in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules. Monitoring project progress and regularly analyse project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed according to the plan, ensuring you communicate effectively to Project Managers any deviations or scheduling issues, and provides input for optimizing resources. Issuing progress reports, program updates and productivity data on a regular basis and as requested by customers and stakeholders. Use customer reporting portals such as Fastdraft where appropriate. Establishes a baseline plan for cost performance measurement. Working with the project team to define the necessary resources for project completion, evaluating the work breakdown structure Working closely with engineering, supply chain, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, client, and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify the impact of each change in a timely fashion. Integrating material resource requirements with project schedule and defines procurement activities and order lead times. Regularly communicates with Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and updates schedules to ensure procurement activities take place in a timely way and lead times are optimized to meet schedule targets. Participates in project reviews. Composes reports and updates all required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis. Communicates project progress and control issues to project management team and offers solutions. Effectively communicates appropriate information to customers and other stakeholders in a timely manner in order to achieve the desired understanding. Your Background: Proven experience as a Planner within similar industry (preferably for EPC projects in T&D) Strong experience in project planning and scheduling, including in mature scheduling methods and tools Operational skills, robust previous experience as part of project teams Able to advise and lead the project team with respect to the programme progress Ability to communicate effectively to all areas of the business Expert Knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 Self-motivated Travel when required to Birmingham office and site. 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 employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. The Opportunity We are looking for a Site Manager at Hitachi Energy, Grid Integration business in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and expected to travel dependent on the project. In this position, you will lead all on-site activities of a project to assure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements during the start-up, construction, and/or erection, commissioning, and maintenance phases. How you'll make an impact Planning project on-site activities together with the Project Manager, including necessary resources, equipment, and milestones. Coordinating agreement between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization, and policy. Responsible for the site, from receiving the assigned site area from the customer until handing it back on completion day. Serving as a project representative on site. Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and local stakeholders. Ensuring correct handling, storage, and installation of equipment and material to avoid damages. Ensuring that detailed and up-to-date risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place in respect of each work package, compliant with the project health and safety plan. Ensuring all on-site resources are properly trained and proactively promote health and safety considerations to project partners throughout the project. Controlling project costs for the project site work, monitoring actual spend against forecasts, and estimating final costs. Ensuring all documentation is modified and updated as necessary, the document handling system is maintained, and latest revisions are used for the construction work on site. Managing the sub-contractors on site to ensure that necessary quality and progress are achieved to meet delivery dates and agreed standards. Reporting regularly to the Project Manager on site activities, HSE (health, safety, environment), quality, progress, and cost. Your Background 5+ years' experience as Site Manager in construction and/or installation business or similar. Good understanding of the transmission regulations and current HSE legislation. Working in substations up to 400kv preferred. Proven leadership skills, with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills. Proactive and flexible personality. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Swedish and good communication skills in English. What We Offer Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development. Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan. More about us Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution - creating a sustainable future for our planet and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Hitachi Energy complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey. Talent Partner, Lauren Dolphin, will answer your questions on the position. Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today! 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 employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.