Site M&E Supervisor

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Job ID: R0144123 Date Posted: 2026-09-23 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: Embrace Diversity and Innovation High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) is a key enabler of a carbon-neutral energy system. It is a highly efficient technology for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances, integrating renewable energy sources, and interconnecting power grids, enabling sustainable transmission solutions worldwide. By joining Hitachi Energy's HVDC team in the UK, you will play an important role in supporting the energy transition across the UK and globally. The Opportunity Hitachi Energy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site M&E Supervisor to join our HVDC team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and inspecting Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) installation activities across the delivery scope of HVDC converter station projects. Working as part of the Site Management Team, you will report directly to the Civil Construction Manager and collaborate closely with project stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient project execution. How You'll Make an Impact Supervise all on-site M&E installation activities, ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. Support the planning and execution of M&E activities, ensuring alignment with overall project schedules and key milestones. Conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, approved drawings, and applicable standards. Identify, report, and support the resolution of non-conformities and quality issues in a timely manner. Promote and enforce compliance with Hitachi Energy's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements and all relevant site regulations. Participate in safety briefings, site inspections, and risk mitigation activities to ensure a safe working environment. Review, prepare and maintain M&E Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Inspection Test Records (ITRs), progress reports, and other construction documentation. Ensure construction documentation is current, controlled, and available to support site execution activities. Coordinate red-line mark-ups and as-built information with subcontractors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders. Proactively identify and resolve site challenges, working collaboratively with engineering, construction, and subcontractor teams. Maintain effective communication with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery. Your Background Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. Minimum 5 years' experience supervising M&E installation works, ideally within large-scale industrial, power, energy, or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of M&E systems, construction methodologies, installation practices, and applicable industry standards. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, schematics, and construction documentation. Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, with a strong understanding of HSE regulations and industry best practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic site environment. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with project management and construction reporting tools. Willingness to travel and work on project sites as required. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and people are empowered to grow and develop. Join us and be part of a global team helping to shape the future of energy. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. 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