Civils Site Manager in Gloucester

Civils Site Manager – Data Centre (Freelance)

Gloucester | £325-£350 per day CIS | 4-week contract | Start ASAP

The project

You’ll be joining a live data centre expansion in Gloucester – a restructure and extension of an existing data hall on a 52‑week programme with the end date aimed at mid Jan 25. You\’ll be on site full‑time, working alongside project managers, other site managers and a QS to help drive civils delivery over the last 4‑week period.

Key scope includes:

• Creation of new white space and associated structural alterations
• Replacement of existing generators with new units
• New LV infrastructure (switchboards and distribution)
• New HV transformer and diversion of existing HV supply

Civils works include:

• Ground clearance of trees and shrubs for new mechanical plant (chillers)
• Groundworks and bases for new equipment
• Internal steel frames for new rooms
• Modifications to the existing building (forming openings, installing louvres, etc.)
• Raised access floor installation and mezzanine floor works

M&E works on the project cover typical DC systems: mechanical cooling, AC, fire protection, BMS, containment, PDUs, cabling, comms, fire systems, etc.

What you’ll be doing (Civils SM remit)

• Taking ownership of day‑to‑day civils delivery on site
• Coordinating direct and sub‑contract labour, plant, materials and logistics
• Ensuring works are sequenced, safe and aligned with programme
• Maintaining accurate records, site diaries and compliance with company procedures
• Liaising with the wider project team (PMs, QS, M&E leads) to keep civils aligned with M&E and overall milestones

What you’ll need

• Critical infrastructure background – e.g. pharma, hospitals, critical plant, high‑spec industrial/commercial
• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
• SMSTS
• Black CSCS
• First Aid
• Full UK driving licence

If you\’re an experienced Civils Site Manager looking for an immediate start and a keen day rate apply with your CV and availability.