Site Manager

Location: Remote - England, United Kingdom Job ID: R0128689 Date Posted: 2026-06-03 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager, to join our dynamic team. 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 Location, (Remote based) expectations to travel, you will manage sites that can be anywhere in United Kingdom (Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position) How you'll make an impact: Planning project on-site activities together with the Senior Management Team and 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 over it back to the customer on completion day. This responsibility includes coordination of all on-site activities to ensure the successful execution of start-up, construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. Serving as a project representative on site. Build and maintain effective relationships with customers as well as other local stakeholders. Ensuring correct handling, storage and installation of equipment and material to avoid any damages. Report promptly to project logistics when goods have been received to site. 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 cost for the project site work, monitors actual spend against forecasts, and estimates final cost for the same. 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 date and agreed standards. Report regularly to the Project Manager on site activities, HSE (health, safety, environment), quality, progress, cost. Your Background: Bachelor's in electrical/mechanical engineering, or equivalent skills 5+ years’ experience as Site Manager in construction and/or installation business Good understanding of the transmission regulations and current HSE legislation. Proven leadership skills, with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills. Proactive and flexible What We Offer: Competitive salary package 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes. Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes. Generous bonus scheme Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. #LI-AR3 #LI-Remote Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Apply To This Job