Join Hitachi Energy and Help Deliver the Energy Transition

At Hitachi Energy, we're advancing a sustainable energy future for all. As a global technology leader, we deliver innovative solutions that strengthen power systems, accelerate renewable energy integration, and enable the growth of emerging industries including data centres, hydrogen and e-mobility.

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex energy and infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll take ownership of site execution from mobilization through to commissioning and final handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical projects that are helping shape the future of energy across Europe while building your career within a collaborative and fast-growing global organisation.

The Opportunity

As Site Manager, you will be the senior Hitachi Energy representative on site, responsible for coordinating all construction, installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.

Working closely with Project Managers, customers, subcontractors and project stakeholders, you will drive safe and efficient project execution while maintaining strong relationships and ensuring contractual commitments are met.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to bring teams together to achieve project goals in demanding site environments.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead all site activities from mobilization through commissioning and final handover.

• Create and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Hitachi Energy standards, customer requirements and local regulations.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project objectives.

• Plan, organize and monitor site activities to ensure delivery against project schedules and milestones.

• Act as the primary point of contact on site for customers, authorities and key stakeholders.

• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved specifications, quality requirements and contractual obligations.

• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation and recovery plans.

• Manage site logistics, materials and resources to support efficient project execution.

• Support cost control, change management and commercial performance.

• Lead, coach and develop site personnel while promoting collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Your Background

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another relevant discipline.

• Significant experience managing site-based construction, installation, commissioning or project execution activities.

• Proven success leading complex industrial, infrastructure, energy or EPC projects.

• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, customers and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong knowledge of construction, installation, testing and commissioning processes.

• Understanding of project scheduling, risk management and cost control principles.

• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental excellence.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

• Experience within Power Transmission & Distribution, Renewable Energy, Data Centres, Industrial Infrastructure or related sectors would be highly desirable.

• Proficiency with project planning tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project or equivalent.

• Fluency in English and willingness to travel and work across domestic and international project sites.

Why Join Hitachi Energy?

At Hitachi Energy, you'll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects that are driving the global energy transition.

We offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged, development is supported, and talented people can thrive.

You'll be empowered to make a real impact while working alongside experts who are shaping the future of sustainable energy.

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual, fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:

Starting from: €44,800 gross annual salary

In addition to the base salary, this role includes a performance bonus and a results-based bonus, designed to reward both individual contribution and company performance.

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Health Insurance

• Pension Fund

• Welfare Programmes

• Well-being Platform

• Family Care Benefits

• Partnerships (gyms, sports centres and retail discounts)

• Travel Time Fully Compensated, where applicable

• Business Trip Allowance (daily travel allowance for off-site assignments)

• Daily Allowance (per diem), where applicable