Mechanical Supervisor - Data Centre

Job description

Mechanical Supervisor – Data Centre Project, Milan Italy
Location: Milan, Italy
Rota: 2 weeks on site / long weekend home rotation 
Rate: £400 per day
Package: Flights, accommodation and expenses covered

The Role
We're recruiting an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join a live data centre project in Milan. This is a building services role covering the mechanical installation for the facility itself (cooling, chilled water, ductwork, pipework, CRAH/CRAC units etc.) rather than IT rack installation or white space fit-out. This is a 6–8 week assignment on a rotational shift pattern, giving you regular time back home while working on a high-spec, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day mechanical building services installation works on site, ensuring works are delivered to programme and to specification
• Manage and direct mechanical subcontractors and labour, allocating tasks and monitoring output/productivity
• Carry out regular site walks and inspections to identify snags, quality issues, and installation defects before they become problems
• Liaise with the Project Manager and other trade supervisors (electrical, BMS, fire, etc.) to ensure works are coordinated and clash-free
• Review and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and method statements to ensure correct installation
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with health & safety regulations and company/client procedures
• Complete and maintain all relevant H&S and site paperwork — including RAMS, permits to work, toolbox talks, and daily site diaries
• Monitor and enforce PPE compliance and safe working practices across the mechanical team
• Manage plant, tools and materials on site, ensuring availability and minimising delays
• Support snagging and de-snagging processes, tracking outstanding items through to close-out
• Attend site progress meetings and report on mechanical progress, risks and issues
• Support commissioning activities and handover documentation as required
• Ensure quality control checks are carried out and documented in line with client requirements
• Support and mentor mechanical operatives on site, promoting a strong safety and quality culture

What We're Looking For

• Essential: proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor on data centre projects building services / MEP side (cooling, chilled water, pipework, ductwork etc.), not IT rack or white space fit-out
• Strong track record of seeing projects through
• Confident and thorough with site walks, inspections and quality checks
• Solid working knowledge of H&S requirements and site documentation/paperwork
• Comfortable managing subcontractors and coordinating with other trades
• Able to read and work from mechanical drawings and specifications
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS, First Aid) and right to work
• Willing to work the 2-weeks-on rotational pattern and travel to Milan

Package

• £400 per day
• Flights, accommodation and expenses covered

EU right to work required
(Key Words: Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Site Manager, Mechanical Construction Manager)

Reference 225591534