Associate Construction Specialist

Hitachi Rail; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Bangalore, India, seeks an Associate Construction Specialist to support the Senior Technological Site Supervisor for timely, quality project delivery in line with HSE requirements. The role involves a mix of administrative and strategic tasks at the Bangalore site, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Railway Signalling site experience, complemented by a Diploma or B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics, and a proactive approach to risk

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Railway Signalling site installation and project execution activities.
• Diploma or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue technology-specific construction documents per requirements.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specs, and plans; address deviations.
• Support material receipt, inspection, storage, and handover.
• Maintain site records and submit progress reports.
• Update work progress tracking tools and construction records.
• Ensure HSE compliance and implement corrective actions.
• Apply constructability reviews and lessons learned.
• Monitor contractor performance to meet scope, cost, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Railway Signalling

Site supervision

Documentation

HSE awareness

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate Construction Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based at Bangalore, India.

About the Position

Junior level construction supervision person required to support the Senior Technological Site Supervisor in ensuring timely and quality execution of project deliverables in compliance with HSE requirements, and monitor suppliers to identify risks and opportunities at an early stage.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure timely preparation and issuance of all technology-specific construction documents, including Responsibility Matrix, Work Plan, Interface Matrix, Procedures, Protocols, Risk Assessments, Handover Documents, and other related deliverables, in compliance with project and category requirements.
• Ensure quality of construction works by verifying compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and project plans, and promptly address any deviations.
• Support material receipt, inspection, storage, and handover activities to ensure availability and proper control of project materials.
• Maintain accurate site records and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to support effective project monitoring and control.
• Ensure continuous updating of work progress tracking tools and all construction records required by the Construction Manager.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements for all deliverables, promptly identify and report any actual or potential non-compliance, and implement corrective, mitigation, and preventive action plans.
• Generate value by reviewing constructability and lessons learned and applying good engineering practices and expert judgement.
• Ensure regular monitoring of contractor performance to achieve scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements as per project objectives.

Key Experience Preferred

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Railway Signalling site installation and project execution activities.

Key qualifications preferred

Diploma or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.

Hitachi Rail is an equal opportunity employer. We practice inclusion without exception, creating an environment that fosters trust, fairness and respect for all employees. At our company, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted without discrimination at a global level. Recruiting, growth and development avenues are strictly regulated according to skill & competence, merit and business needs.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.