Onboard Site Supervisor – Brussels M/F

Location:

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

Job ID:

R0091121

Date Posted:

2025-05-12

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Systems France SAS

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Onboard Site Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

The position is open on Brussels (Belgium).

About Us

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 51 countries and over 24,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

The Hitachi Rail Belgium Branch Office is based in Brussels. Our 35+ employees are fully dedicated to our main project: the modernization of Brussels metro. A diverse, inclusive and responsible culture is the root of our company where we consider hiring the right people and treating them well, as key factors of our sustainable success. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people with pioneering spirits, driven by customer satisfaction and company global growth. As member of the global Hitachi Rail group, you may be offered to take part in global projects and to team-up with colleagues from around the world.

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organization to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

About The Role

Accountabilities

• Ensure the quality of the works (e.g. compliance of the works with the projects design and specifications)
• Ensure compliance of construction activities with the construction planning
• Liaise with Customers /Authorities /Contractors/ Partner/ Subcontractors for site and/or materials takeover and/or handover
• Ensure the compliance on site of the rules foreseen by the HSE Management plan, for the works under his/her responsibility
• Ensure the optimization of the resources (internal and external/subcontractors) in the project on site, having as baseline the project budget and Planning
• Develop site specific plans to be implemented in projects program and budget in agreement with Construction manager
• Ensure the continuous updating and improvement of processes and procedures
• Support the Construction Manager to ensure the material is available on site in accordance to the Working Schedule agreed with Customer and Subcontractors.

About The Profile

Required Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of Windows and Office Package
• Experience and fluency on technical drawing and reporting.
• Basic knowledge on AutoCAD, MS Project as a plus.
• Knowledge of Signalling, Power Supply and Traction Power Technology Systems
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Health, Safety and Environment
• Available for night shift works
• Driving license valid in Belgium, availability to drive.

Education and experience

• High school Degree Electric/Mechanic/TLC or Engineering University degree or Equivalent Technical background (electric/mechanic/TLC)
• Experience: 1 to 5 years on Site Activities /site workforce management/Site technical control and coordination. (onboard activities) (supervision of Onboard construction or Mantainance works electromechanical) / Experience on Railways/metro site electromechanical/civil works.
• Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager).

Languages

• Good level of French and English, technical and fluent, which allows you to evolve easily in our international and multicultural environment. Dutch or Italian is an advantage.

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Basic to Average working knowledge of Rail Transit Subsystem and work experience on metro site works is a plus
• The ideal candidate is inquisitive, linear, self-confident, smart, communicative  and team worker
• Workload: 70% onsite (Workshop)

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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