Site Manager - HVDC Converter Stations

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global project exposure

Professional development opportunities

Safety and sustainability culture

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Construction Site Manager to lead on-site construction and commissioning for HVDC converter station projects in the Netherlands and internationally.

You will coordinate daily operations, manage site teams and subcontractors, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive projects to timely, cost-efficient completion from mobilization through handover. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of site management experience in energy or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering required.
• 5+ years as a Site Manager in energy or industrial construction.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, written and spoken.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience in contract management.
• Hands-on experience in civil works, installation, and/or commissioning.
• Certified knowledge in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage manpower planning and site logistics to meet project milestones.
• Ensure all site personnel understand the Scope of Work (SoW) and Division of Work (DoW).
• Handle change management, including variation orders and subcontractor coordination.
• Guarantee that all testing is completed and accepted by the customer.
• Promote a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture on-site.
• Ensure quality assurance and proper archiving of all project records.
• Secure all necessary permits and licenses for compliant site operations.
• Maintain structured and up-to-date documentation and reporting.

Skills

Site management

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

HSE compliance

Contract management

Civil works

Travel readiness

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

As a Construction Site Manager at Hitachi , you will lead all on-site construction and commissioning activities for HVDC converter station projects in Netherlands and internationally. You will be responsible for coordinating daily operations, managing site teams and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving the project toward timely and cost-effective completion. Your role will span the entire project lifecycle on-site, from initial mobilization to final handover.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage manpower planning and site logistics to meet project milestones.
• Ensure all site personnel understand the Scope of Work (SoW) and Division of Work (DoW).
• Handle change management, including variation orders and subcontractor coordination.
• Guarantee that all testing is completed and accepted by the customer.
• Promote a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture on-site.
• Ensure quality assurance and proper archiving of all project records.
• Secure all necessary permits and licenses for compliant site operations.
• Maintain structured and up-to-date documentation and reporting.

Your background:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Site Manager in energy or industrial construction projects.
• Fluency in both English and Dutch, written and spoken.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience in contract management.
• Hands-on experience in civil works, installation, and/or commissioning.
• Certified knowledge in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site across France, Europe, and abroad.

What we can offer:

• A dynamic and international work environment with cutting-edge technology.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact energy infrastructure projects.
• A culture that prioritizes safety, integrity, and sustainability.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Exposure to global projects and diverse engineering challenges.
• A chance to shape the future of energy through innovation and leadership.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.