Electrical Site Lead: On-Site Delivery & Commissioning

Hitachi Energy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Electrical Site Manager to lead on-site activities across startup, construction, erection and commissioning. You will ensure delivery in line with contract specs, quality standards, schedule and safety requirements.

You’ll plan and coordinate resources, manage subcontractors, control costs, maintain HSE plans, and liaise with customers, authorities and suppliers to secure timely site delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical power, electronics & communication.
• 8–10 years of project experience in related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; planning skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication with people at all levels.
• Ability to boost team morale to achieve goals.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English.

Responsibilities

• Plan on-site activities with project manager and allocate local resources.
• Coordinate agreement between customer and external resources on targets and safety.
• Oversee all on-site activities from handover to completion across startup, construction, erection, commissioning.
• Represent the project to customers and local authorities, banks, and suppliers.
• Ensure Health & Safety plan per Hitachi Energy HSE.
• Train on-site resources in health, safety and environment policies.
• Manage on-site storage, handling, and installation of equipment; coordinate logistics.
• Oversee subcontractors to meet delivery dates and quality.
• Monitor project cost against forecasts and estimate final cost.
• Handle petty cash and local purchasing within limits.
• Maintain documentation and updated revisions in the document system.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regs and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s values of safety and integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Work under pressure

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical power, electronics & communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Electrical Site Manager to lead on-site activities across startup, construction, erection and commissioning. You will ensure delivery in line with contract specs, quality standards, schedule and safety requirements.

You’ll plan and coordinate resources, manage subcontractors, control costs, maintain HSE plans, and liaise with customers, authorities and suppliers to secure timely site delivery.