Description

Mechanical Supervisor – Data Centre

Location: Frankfurt | Site-Based | Data Centre

The Role

Our client are seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join there project delivery team supporting a major data centre project in Germany.

This is a site-based position suited to an experienced Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Site Manager or mechanical trades professional who has progressed into supervision within M&E construction, data centres, mission-critical, industrial, pharmaceutical or large-scale commercial projects.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of mechanical installation activities, coordinating directly employed teams and subcontractors while ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise the day-to-day delivery of mechanical installation works on site.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, engineering and project teams to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate mechanical trades, direct labour and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and escalate potential delays or constraints.
• Ensure safe systems of work, risk assessments, method statements and relevant permits are in place before activities commence.
• Promote strong EHS standards and work closely with the project EHS team to close out observations and audit actions.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other MEP disciplines and the wider construction programme.
• Participate in daily site coordination and planning meetings with the main contractor and project stakeholders.
• Monitor workmanship and work with the Mechanical QA and Commissioning teams to maintain high installation standards.
• Drive a “snag as we go” approach and ensure punch-list items are closed efficiently.
• Monitor materials and coordinate draw-down requirements to ensure pipework, fittings, equipment and other materials are available when required.
• Ensure appropriate plant, equipment and access systems are being used correctly.
• Manage relevant mechanical permits to work, including hot works where applicable.
• Ensure subcontractors and operatives hold the appropriate site training, competency records and certification required for their activities.
• Maintain accurate site records and support project reporting.
• Support apprentices and less-experienced team members through effective site leadership and coaching.
• Maintain standards, policies and procedures throughout project delivery.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ mechanical trade or construction experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in a Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Foreman, Mechanical Site Manager or similar supervisory position.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services installation.
• Experience supervising mechanical trades and subcontractors on active construction sites.
• Good understanding of construction safety, permit-to-work systems and site risk management.
• Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of programme, quality and installation requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with project management, engineering, QA, commissioning, EHS and other construction disciplines.

Experience working on data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial or other technically complex MEP projects would be highly advantageous.