Site Manager

About the role

ENGIE puts sustainable development at the core of its activities (electricity, natural gas, energy efficiency, and services) to address the challenges of the energy transition toward a low‑carbon economy: access to a sustainable economy, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and resource optimization.

The Site Manager will join the Global Business Unit Energy Solutions Italy, based in Milan/Torino. Within the District Heating business line — split into Operations and Commercial — ENGIE develops and manages innovative, integrated energy services for cities. The business line operates in 15 cities with district‑heating networks and/or production plants serving over 160,000 residents across Italy, and also provides energy services, technological refurbishment of plants, and building‑envelope upgrades.

Reporting to the Project Manager and working with the team, you will manage development, maintenance, and revamping projects for district‑heating networks and plants. Activities cover distribution networks, substations, and production plants, including extraordinary maintenance, revamping, expansions, and new constructions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the operational execution of contracts.
• Directly supervise construction activities, ensuring they are performed safely and in compliance with ENGIE procedures.
• Verify project execution against the Construction Plan and technical specifications (documentation control, material control, etc.).
• Coordinate assigned contractors and suppliers for the works.
• Prepare site accounting and verify progress with contractors and client.
• Ensure application of safety regulations and verify all safety aspects related to the works.
• Manage the project schedule, checking work progress against the assigned timeline.
• Support coordination of site meetings and prepare project progress reports.
• Manage relationships with clients, suppliers, public authorities, and all internal/external stakeholders involved in the projects.
• Draft documents (construction plan, operational safety documents, etc.) with support from the Project Manager and staff functions.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with environmental and safety permits and implementing their requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or technical diploma.
• Good knowledge of sector technical regulations.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing medium‑complexity construction sites in plant and/or road works.
• Previous experience in project financial management.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with CAD software, Microsoft Project, and similar tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undertake short business trips.
• Excellent ability to manage complexity and change; results‑oriented; team‑working attitude; strong organizational and leadership skills with problem‑solving ability; proactive and flexible.

Benefits

• International career opportunities across 30+ countries.
• Focus on community impact and positive contribution to people and the planet.
• Commitment to a social model that balances economic performance with positive societal and environmental impact.
• Diversity and inclusion central to corporate culture; active policies against discrimination in hiring, training, and promotion.

Pay

Gross annual salary (RAL) range: €33,000 – €43,000, based on experience and seniority level.