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Site Manager - HVDC Converter Stations

Hitachi

Rotterdam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Manpower Planning
Site Logistics
Construction Site Management
Commissioning
Subcontractor Coordination
Change Management
Contract Management
Commercial Awareness
Health, Safety, And Environmental Practices
Quality Assurance
Permit And License Management
Project Documentation
Leadership
Communication
Civil Works
Testing And Handover

Job Description

Location:

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Job ID:

R0147205

Date Posted:

2026-10-22

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

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.


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Core Responsibilities

Lead on-site construction and commissioning for HVDC converter station projects, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, logistics, and project changes. Ensure safety, quality, permits, testing, documentation, and customer acceptance while delivering projects on schedule and within cost targets.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering and at least five years of site management experience in energy or industrial construction. Candidates must be fluent in English and Dutch, have HSE knowledge and contract management experience, bring hands-on civil works, installation, or commissioning experience, and be willing to travel and work on-site internationally.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Supportive And Collaborative Team Culture

About Hitachi

Industry: Utilities

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

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