Site Manager

Description

You will assume ownership of the construction/O&M site, planning on‑site activities with the Project Manager, managing site personnel, and ensuring contractual requirements are met. Coordination of site works will be driven to fulfil deliverables on schedule, within budget, and with the highest quality, health, safety, and environmental standards as defined by Hitachi Energy.

You will serve as the main interface to customer site representatives and local authorities, assist in technical discussions, and ensure compliance with the site‑specific Health, Safety and Environmental Plan. All on‑site resources will be trained on Hitachi Energy’s HSE policies, and you will take immediate action to protect employees and others if unsafe situations arise.

Management of the site budget, cost forecasting, and deviation reporting will be your responsibility, along with defining mitigation actions to stay within budget. You will monitor subcontractor performance, handle claims and payment certificates, and capture lessons learned for distribution across the organization. Documentation will be kept current in the document handling system, using the latest revisions for construction work.

• Lead on‑site activities to deliver project scope within cost, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Act as primary liaison between customer, contractors, and internal teams.
• Plan and coordinate site operations with the Project Manager, managing personnel and contractual deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy HSE plan and maintain on‑site safety training.
• Manage site budget, forecast costs, report deviations, and implement mitigation actions.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, claims, and payment certifications.
• Capture and share lessons learned across the organization.
• Maintain up‑to‑date project documentation and document control systems.
• Utilize Primavera P6, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for scheduling and reporting.

Requirements

In this role you will act as the primary point of contact for the customer, contractors, and internal teams, requiring strong organisational and communication skills. You must be able to work proficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Candidates should hold a Diploma in Electrical Engineering and have at least five years of experience as a site manager on EPC projects or high‑voltage installations. Required skills include hands‑on leadership, safety‑first mindset, HSE knowledge, contract and commercial management, high‑voltage substation commissioning, teamwork, schedule management (critical path, risk identification, mitigation), and proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and English communication.

• Apply knowledge of high‑voltage substation commissioning, contracts, and commercial management.
• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and risk mitigation skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance