Lead Site Manager - Project Site Engineering

About the role

As a Lead Site Manager, you will lead all on-site activities for assigned projects or sub-projects, ensuring safe, cost-effective and timely execution in line with contract requirements, quality standards and Hitachi Energy HSE policies. You oversee site execution from construction and installation through testing, commissioning and final handover.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate site activities, resources, equipment and milestones with the Project Manager.
• Lead and monitor construction, installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Serve as the primary site representative, building relationships with customers, authorities, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and maintain site-specific safety plans, promoting a strong safety culture and exercising stop-work authority when needed.
• Manage site logistics, including material handling, storage and equipment delivery.
• Supervise subcontractors for quality, productivity and schedule adherence.
• Monitor site costs, manage budgets, support forecasting and oversee local procurement within delegated authority.
• Ensure proper document control and use of current project documentation and revisions.
• Lead, coach and develop site teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience managing construction, installation, commissioning or infrastructure projects in power, energy, industrial or utility environments.
• Strong knowledge of site management, project execution, cost control and subcontractor management.
• Sound understanding of HSE requirements and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites as required.