Senior Project Manager, Transformers
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Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£51,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2127 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,900, and Hitachi Energy is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals, Focus on commercial and financial management rather than engineering). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Most likely code | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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.
Please note: 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.
- 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.
- 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.
More About Us
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
Publication date : 2026-08-28
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Hitachi Energy, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering project managers and project engineers (SOC 2127) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £42,848–67,132
- Median £51,324
- Going rate £51,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,300–46,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Hitachi Energy holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2127 going rate of £51,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.