Site Manager

Hitachi Energy

Madrid

Presencial

EUR 60.000 - 90.000

Jornada completa

14 días+

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual incentive plan

Flexible working

Meal allowance

Life insurance

Medical check-up

Psychological assistance

Language training

Coaching & assessments

Overtime compensation

Learning and development opportunities

International career opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Site Manager to lead on-site delivery of high‑voltage substation and power infrastructure projects across Spain. You will coordinate day‑to‑day site activities, act as the on-site representative, and ensure work meets safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

The role requires 2–5 years in site management, strong electrical knowledge, subcontractor oversight, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Formación

2–5 years of site management, construction supervision, commissioning, or project delivery in power/electric infrastructure sectors.
Strong electrical knowledge and experience with substations/high‑voltage equipment.

Responsabilidades

Coordinate and oversee day‑to‑day site activities across assigned projects.
Act as Hitachi Energy’s on‑site representative, ensuring safety, quality and contractual compliance.
Manage and supervise subcontractors, including electrical and commissioning teams.
Verify completed works against project specs, drawings and quality requirements.
Monitor progress, identify risks, delays and issues affecting delivery.
Provide early warnings on schedule, cost, risks and changes to the Project Manager.
Support cost control, ETC forecasting and cost‑saving opportunities.
Lead HSE on site and coordinate with HSE specialists as needed.
Coordinate commissioning activities and handover to customers.
Produce daily site reports and maintain project records in digital systems.

Conocimientos

Site management

Electrical knowledge

Subcontractor management

HSE awareness

Project reporting

Budget monitoring

English

Spanish

Herramientas

Project management tools

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Site Manager to support the successful delivery of high‑voltage substation and power infrastructure projects across Spain and neighbouring regions.

How You'll Make An Impact

Coordinate and oversee day‑to‑day site activities across assigned projects.
Act as Hitachi Energy’s primary on‑site representative, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements.
Manage and supervise subcontractors, including electrical and commissioning contractors, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
Verify completed works and ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and quality requirements.
Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, delays, and potential issues affecting delivery.
Provide early warning notifications to the Project Manager regarding schedule impacts, additional costs, risks, and change requirements.
Support project financial performance through cost monitoring, estimate‑to‑complete (ETC) forecasting, and identification of cost‑saving opportunities.
Manage monthly subcontractor certifications and support contract administration activities.
Take ownership of site Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance, working alongside HSE specialists when assigned or independently managing HSE responsibilities where required.
Coordinate commissioning activities and support successful project handover to customers.
Produce daily site reports and maintain accurate project records through digital reporting systems and project management tools.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Hitachi Energy standards, customer expectations, and applicable regulations.
Promote a strong culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Your Background

2–5 years of experience in site management, construction supervision, commissioning, or project delivery within the power, utilities, EPC, or electrical infrastructure sector.
Technical electrical knowledge and experience working on substations, high‑voltage equipment, power transmission, power distribution, or related energy infrastructure projects.
Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site‑based construction activities.
Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements within construction, industrial, or energy environments.
Experience with project reporting, contractor management, cost tracking, contractor certifications, and schedule monitoring.
Financial awareness, including estimate‑to‑complete forecasting, cost control, risk identification, and budget monitoring.
Comfortable using digital reporting systems, project management tools, and adapting to new technologies and processes.
Fluency in both Spanish and English.
Willingness to travel frequently across Spain and internationally when required.
EU citizenship or the legal right to work within Europe.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within EPC, utilities, transmission & distribution, renewable energy, or power infrastructure projects.
Commissioning experience.
Knowledge of GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) equipment.
French language skills.
Experience supporting offshore wind, grid infrastructure, or electrical transmission projects.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for a technically capable and hands‑on professional who enjoys being close to project execution and site operations. The successful candidate will combine electrical knowledge with strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills. You will be comfortable managing multiple subcontractors, coordinating stakeholders, maintaining high safety standards, and supporting both the technical and commercial aspects of project delivery. Most importantly, you’ll be eager to learn, develop specialist expertise, and build a long‑term career within Hitachi Energy.

Why Join Hitachi Energy?

As the world moves towards a more sustainable energy future, Hitachi Energy is helping to shape the power systems of tomorrow. This role provides the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects, gain exposure to advanced technologies, and contribute directly to the global energy transition. You’ll receive extensive training on Hitachi Energy systems and technologies, including GIS equipment, while working on projects across Spain and internationally.

More About Us

A holistic range of competitive benefit programs support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.