SIGNALLING SITE SUPERVISOR

About Us

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 organisation 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.

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Signalling Site Supervisor who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing in Turin and able to move for business travel. The SIGNALLING SITE SUPERVISOR is the key figure responsible for organising, managing, and operationally coordinating a construction site, ensuring compliance with timelines, costs, project specifications, and, above all, safety and environmental regulations. This role acts as the technical and organisational point of reference among contractors, workers, site management, and the client, overseeing materials, personnel, and resolving critical issues.

Accountabilities

• Planning and Organization: Responsible for site setup, workflow planning, process management, weekly, monthly and quarterly scheduling, allocation of equipment and machinery and reporting.
• Coordination: Supervises personnel and subcontractors, ensuring integration and safety.
• Safety (Legislative Decree 81/08): Ensures compliance with the Safety and Coordination Plan (PSC) and the Operational Safety Plan (POS) by all companies, monitors the use of safety devices and implements preventive measures. Acts as an interface with the Safety Coordinator (CSE).
• Technical and Contractual Management: Liaises with the Site Manager, monitors execution according to project specifications, manages relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, prepares schedules and reports and oversees work accounting.
• Quality and Environment: Ensures compliance with quality standards and environmental regulations by all companies, monitoring adherence to current legislation.
• Resource and Equipment Management: Controls materials (procurement and receipt), manages human resources and contractors and optimises the use of available resources and equipment.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and promptly addresses technical, operational or logistical issues to prevent delays.
• Work Progress Certification: Responsible for accounting progress and authorising monthly work progress statements (SAL).

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Operational planning & scheduling
• Site set‑up and workflow organisation
• Team supervision & subcontractor coordination
• Strong leadership and communication
• HSE compliance (Legislative Decree 81/08, PSC, POS)
• PPE and safety measures monitoring
• Interface with Safety Coordinator (CSE)
• Interpretation of technical drawings & specifications
• Supplier and contractor management
• Report writing and documentation control
• Materials, equipment and resource management
• Problem‑solving & rapid decision‑making
• Work measurement and progress certification (SAL)
• Accuracy, reliability, autonomy
• Ability to operate under pressure in complex environments

Desired Skills / Knowledge

• Previous experience in the railway sector.
• Familiarity with work progress accounting processes (SAL).
• Knowledge of quality and environmental procedures.

Education / Qualifications

Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering, Surveying or equivalent) – Essential.

Certifications Related to Safety or Site Management – Preferred

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Languages

Italian: Fluent (Required).
English: Basic to Intermediate (Preferred).

Additional Information

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