Site Mechanical & Electrical Supervisor

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy The Netherlands B.V. seeks a Site Mechanical & Electrical Supervisor to provide technical oversight across HVDC construction sites in the Netherlands.

You will ensure mechanical and electrical installations meet safety, quality and schedule targets while working with Construction Managers, site teams, contractors, and commissioning specialists. The role requires extensive M&E experience in building services or electrical installations, fluency in Dutch and English, and willingness

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) or building services.
• Experience with installation, inspection, testing, and QA of M&E systems.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for mechanical and electrical installation activities across HVDC sites.
• Monitor progress against project specs, quality standards, and schedule.
• Support contractors and site teams in resolving technical issues.
• Promote health, safety, environmental compliance and safe practices.
• Review ITPs, ITRs, and related quality documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality and commissioning teams.

Skills

M&E experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Dutch and English fluency

Education

Technical qualification or degree

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
• Job ID: R0117126
• Date Posted: 2026-03-04
• Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.
• Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, you will help deliver the HVDC converter stations that support the Dutch energy transition. As a Site Mechanical & Electrical Supervisor, you will provide technical oversight and support across multiple HVDC construction projects throughout the Netherlands, ensuring mechanical and electrical installations are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers, contractors, engineering teams, and commissioning specialists, you will act as a key point of contact for mechanical and electrical installation activities. You will support project teams in resolving technical challenges, maintaining quality compliance, and driving best practices across site operations. This role is ideal for an experienced M&E professional from a building services, electrical installation, HVAC, or construction background who enjoys working across multiple projects, advising stakeholders, and contributing to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

How you'll make an impact

Provide technical oversight and support for mechanical and electrical installation activities across multiple HVDC construction sites.

Monitor installation progress and ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and programme requirements.

Support contractors and site teams in resolving technical issues and identifying practical solutions.

Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and safe working practices.

Review and support the implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Inspection Test Records (ITRs), and associated quality documentation.

Monitor installation quality, identify non-conformances, and support corrective actions to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality, and commissioning teams to support successful project execution.

Review red-line drawings and as-built documentation to ensure installation records remain accurate and up to date.

Support construction readiness, commissioning preparation, and project handover activities.

Share lessons learned and best practices across project teams to drive continuous improvement.

Your background

Significant experience within Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), Building Services, Electrical Installation, HVAC, or related construction environments.

Proven experience supporting the installation, inspection, testing, and quality assurance of mechanical and electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.

Strong understanding of installation methods, technical drawings, construction standards, and quality processes.

Experience working with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Inspection Test Records (ITRs), and construction quality documentation.

Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, site teams, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Fluent Dutch and English language skills, both written and spoken.

Willingness to travel regularly across project sites within the Netherlands.

Preferred Background

Preferred Background as an electrician, electrical technician, HVAC specialist, building services professional, or M&E construction supervisor.

Experience within energy, industrial, infrastructure, mission-critical, or major construction projects.

Familiarity with NEN 1010 and other relevant Dutch industry standards.

Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and project handover activities.

Technical qualification, apprenticeship, or degree in a relevant discipline.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team delivering some of the world's most significant energy infrastructure projects. Our HVDC technology plays a critical role in enabling the transition to a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the future of energy. Our employee benefit programmes are tailored to each country and depend on job grade and experience. We offer a competitive package designed to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. Further details will be shared during the recruitment process.

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