At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise mechanical installations on a groundbreaking £10bn data centre project.
- Company: Leading international contractor in advanced data centre developments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, private healthcare, and long-term career growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work on one of Europe's largest data centre campuses.
- Why this job: Join a landmark project and make a significant impact in the tech infrastructure sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervising mechanical systems on large-scale construction projects.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join the delivery team on a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England. This flagship development, one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the installation of mechanical systems across a major phase of the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, to the highest quality standards and in line with programme requirements. Working closely with Mechanical Construction Managers, engineers, subcontractors and client representatives, you will coordinate day-to-day site activities, oversee specialist installation teams and ensure all mechanical works are completed in accordance with design intent, project specifications and commissioning requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day mechanical installation activities across the project
- Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and specialist installation teams
- Oversee the installation of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, pipework, public health services, cooling infrastructure and associated mechanical plant
- Ensure works are completed safely, to programme and in accordance with project specifications
- Monitor productivity and identify potential delays or programme risks
- Carry out site inspections, quality checks and ensure defects are rectified promptly
- Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, CSA and commissioning teams
- Review drawings, technical documentation and installation sequences
- Ensure materials, plant and labour resources are available to support project delivery
- Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and inspection documentation
- Promote and enforce the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
- Support testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover activities
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor on major construction projects
- Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, industrial or large-scale commercial developments
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, pipework, public health services and mechanical building services
- Experience supervising mechanical subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams
- Good understanding of QA/QC, testing and commissioning processes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- SSSTS or SMSTS qualification
- CSCS card
- First Aid qualification desirable
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
Package
- Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package
- Rotation / Accommodation / Living allowance / Travel allowance
- Bonus / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance
- Long-term opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most technically advanced construction programmes. If you have a strong background supervising mechanical installations on complex projects and are looking to contribute to a landmark £10bn, 10-year hyperscale data centre campus, we would love to hear from you.
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