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Posted 07 August, 2026

Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) - Project Manager

Hyosung Heavy Industries UK
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Company Description Hyosung Heavy Industries is a global leader in heavy electric equipment and advanced power solutions, serving customers in more than 70 countries. The company’s portfolio includes transformers, circuit breakers, motors, generators, gears, industrial pumps, and core technologies for future electrical grids such as ESS, STATCOM, and smart grids. With a strong track record in large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, Hyosung Heavy Industries is recognized for product reliability and high-quality standards. Its ESS services range from consulting to full solution integration, focused on maximizing customer value and creating new opportunities in the electric power industry. The company’s extensive manufacturing capabilities, including extra-high-voltage transformers up to 765 kV, provide diverse and technically challenging projects for professionals in the energy sector.\n
Role Description The Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Project Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in New Malden. The individual in this role will manage end-to-end GIS projects, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management to ensure delivery on time and within scope. Day-to-day activities include coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and quality teams, overseeing technical documentation, and supporting installation, testing, and commissioning activities. The Project Manager will serve as a primary contact for customers and internal stakeholders, providing regular project updates, managing contract requirements, and addressing issues to maintain strong relationships. The role also involves ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting business development through technical input on proposals and tender responses.\n
Qualifications
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  • Candidates should possess strong Project Management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
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  • Candidates should possess Program Management and governance skills to oversee multiple related GIS or power system projects and align them with business objectives.
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  • Candidates should possess Information Technology and Information Systems skills to work effectively with project management tools, documentation platforms, and technical data systems.
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  • Candidates should possess Analytical Skills to interpret technical drawings, project metrics, and performance data, and to support sound decision-making.
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  • Relevant experience in high-voltage GIS, power transmission and distribution, or heavy electrical equipment projects is highly beneficial.
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  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
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  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
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  • Knowledge of UK and international standards, health and safety regulations, and contractual frameworks (e.g., NEC, FIDIC) is an advantage.
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  • Demonstrated ability to work on-site, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of
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