Site Manager

Location:

Remote - South Holland, Netherlands

Job ID:

R0110462

Date Posted:

2026-03-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

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By joining the GI Service team (GIService) you are responsible for carrying out the planned maintenance and servicing work of the automation, communication and safety systems as well as all other electrotechnical systems on converter stations as well as offshore platforms.

The opportunity

Due to continuous growth of our operations in The Netherlands, we are hiring a Site Manager to join the team. The Site Manager is responsible for leading 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, maintenance phases. Our on-site activities can be based anywhere in Benelux, so you can too. In case of a large distance between home and site, Monday-to- Friday hotel accommodation will be provided by Hitachi Energy.

How you’ll make an impact

• Plan project on-site activities with Project Manager including necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones
• Coordinate the agreement between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety and environment requirements, site organization and policy
• Conduct activities according to the Building Law: notification of start & end site works, construction logbook, permission to use from local authorities
• Direct supervision of work realization on the basis of contract requirements, technical documentation, schedules and work organization plans, quality, control and tests
• Control project cost for the project site work, monitor actual spend against forecasts and estimate final cost for the same
• Coordinate works and acceptance of construction works provided by subcontractors
• Ensure correct handling, storage and installation of Hitachi Energy delivered equipment, coordinating on-site storage as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material

Your background

• A bachelor degree in electrical engineering or similar by experience
• At least 2 years as a Field Service Engineer or Site Manager from High Voltage to Low Voltage equipment, assembly, and installation
• At least 2 years of experience in Maintenance
• Knowledge of Dutch Health, Safety and Environment rules, as well as how to implement them and making sure they are followed
• Proficiency in Dutch and English
• Very good organization of own work and a team of subordinates.
• Driving license category B

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition

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