Senior Site Manager

Location: Remote - England, United Kingdom Job ID: R0132533 Date Posted: 2026-06-08 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Site Manager at Hitachi Energy, Grid Integration business (PGGI). The teams/sites you will manage can be anywhere in United Kingdom In this position, 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. At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation 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 damage. 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 promotes health and safety considerations to project partners throughout the project. Controlling project cost for the project site work, monitors actual spending 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 personality Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Swedish and good communication skills in English.

What We Offer

Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development. Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes More about us We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. 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