Senior Site Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Site Manager at Hitachi Energy, Grid Integration business (PGGI). The teams/sites you will manage can be anywhere in the United Kingdom.

In this position, you will lead all on‑site activities of a project to assure cost‑effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements during the start‑up, construction and/or erection, commissioning and maintenance phases.

• Plan project on‑site activities together with the Senior Management Team and Project Manager, including necessary resources, equipment and milestones. Coordinate agreements between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy.
• Be responsible for the site, from receiving the assigned site area from the customer until handing over it back to the customer on completion day. This includes coordination of all on‑site activities to ensure the successful execution of start‑up, construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a project representative on site. Build and maintain effective relationships with customers as well as other local stakeholders.
• Ensure correct handling, storage and installation of equipment and material to avoid any damage. Report promptly to project logistics when goods have been received to site.
• Ensure that detailed and up‑to‑date risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place for each work package, compliant with the project health and safety plan.
• Ensure all on‑site resources are properly trained and proactively promote health and safety considerations to project partners throughout the project.
• Control project cost for the site work, monitor actual spending against forecasts, and estimate final cost.
• Ensure all documentation is modified and updated as necessary, manage the document handling system, and use the latest revisions for the construction work on site.
• Manage the sub‑contractors on site to ensure that necessary quality and progress are achieved to meet delivery date and agreed standards.
• Report regularly to the Project Manager on site activities, HSE (health, safety, environment), quality, progress, cost.

• Bachelor’s in electrical/mechanical engineering, or equivalent skills.
• 5+ years’ experience as Site Manager in construction and/or installation business.
• Good understanding of transmission regulations and current HSE legislation.
• Proven leadership skills, with a collaborative, solutions‑oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Proactive and flexible personality.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Swedish and good communication skills in English.

• Inclusive Work Environment:
  Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Excellent company pension and wide‑ranging benefits schemes.
• Career Growth: excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.
• Supportive Team: part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.
• Work‑Life Balance: flexible working arrangements.
• Top‑quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.