Location:
Madrid, Spain
Job ID:
R0137707
Date Posted:
2026-07-22
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy is looking for an experienced Site Manager to support the successful delivery of large-scale high-voltage substation, grid infrastructure, and power transmission projects across Spain, Europe, and international markets.
Combining strong technical expertise with proven site leadership capabilities, you will act as Hitachi Energy's senior on-site representative, overseeing subcontractors, driving health and safety performance, supporting project cost control, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and strategically important energy infrastructure projects while receiving specialist training on Hitachi Energy technologies and systems, including Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), within a global organisation at the forefront of the energy transition.
How You'll Make an Impact
Coordinate and oversee day-to-day site activities across assigned projects.
Act as Hitachi Energy's primary on-site representative, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements.
Lead site execution activities for large and complex EPC substation, transmission, and grid infrastructure projects.
Manage and supervise subcontractors, including civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning contractors, ensuring high standards of quality, productivity, and performance.
Coordinate site interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and customer teams.
Verify completed works and ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, quality requirements, and applicable regulations.
Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, delays, and issues affecting project delivery.
Develop mitigation and recovery plans where required to maintain project schedules and key milestones.
Provide early warning notifications to the Project Manager regarding schedule impacts, commercial risks, additional costs, and change requirements.
Support project financial performance through cost monitoring, estimate-to-complete (ETC) forecasting, and identification of cost-saving opportunities.
Manage monthly subcontractor certifications and support contract administration activities.
Review contractor performance and ensure site resources are aligned with project requirements.
Take ownership of site Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance, working alongside HSE specialists when assigned or independently managing HSE responsibilities where required.
Coordinate commissioning activities and support successful project handover to customers.
Support customer meetings, project reviews, inspections, and audits as required.
Produce daily and weekly site reports and maintain accurate project records through digital reporting systems and project management tools.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Hitachi Energy standards, customer expectations, and applicable local regulations.
Promote a strong culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Share best practices and provide guidance to less experienced site personnel where appropriate.
Your Background
7–15 years of experience in site management, construction supervision, commissioning, or project delivery within the power, utilities, EPC, or electrical infrastructure sector.
Strong technical electrical knowledge and proven experience delivering high-voltage substations, transmission and distribution projects, renewable energy grid connections, or related power infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience managing major subcontractor packages and coordinating multidisciplinary site activities.
Experience leading site execution on large, complex, or multi-million-euro infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements within construction, industrial, or energy environments.
Experience with project reporting, contractor management, cost tracking, contractor certifications, and schedule monitoring.
Financial awareness, including estimate-to-complete forecasting, cost control, risk identification, budget monitoring, and change management.
Experience working with international customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and project teams.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable using digital reporting systems, project management tools, and adapting to new technologies and processes.
Fluency in both Spanish and English.
Willingness to travel extensively across Spain and internationally when required.
EU citizenship or the legal right to work within Europe.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within EPC, utilities, transmission & distribution, renewable energy, or power infrastructure projects.
Strong commissioning and energization experience.
Knowledge of GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) equipment.
Previous experience delivering projects across multiple European countries or international locations.
Experience supporting offshore wind, grid infrastructure, HVDC, or electrical transmission projects.
French language skills.
Degree or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a technically capable and hands-on Site Manager who enjoys being close to project execution and site operations while taking ownership of major infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will combine strong electrical knowledge with excellent leadership, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will be comfortable managing multiple subcontractors, coordinating international stakeholders, maintaining high safety standards, and supporting both the technical and commercial aspects of project delivery.
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about delivering complex energy infrastructure projects, developing specialist expertise, and building a long-term career within Hitachi Energy.
Why Join Hitachi Energy?
As the world moves towards a more sustainable energy future, Hitachi Energy is helping to shape the power systems of tomorrow. This role provides the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects, gain exposure to advanced technologies, and contribute directly to the global energy transition.
You'll receive extensive training on Hitachi Energy systems and technologies, including GIS equipment, while working on major projects across Europe and internationally. You'll collaborate with experienced teams, engage with global customers, and play a key role in delivering some of the world's most important energy infrastructure projects.
More About Us
A holistic range of competitive benefit programs support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological Assistance, Language Training, Coaching & Assessments, Overtime Compensation, Learning and Development Opportunities, and International Career Opportunities within Hitachi Energy.
Ready to power good for a sustainable energy future?
Join us and be part of the team that's advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
