Mechanical Supervisor - Data Centre - Germany

Mechanical Supervisor – Data Centre

Location:

Germany | Site-Based | Data Centre

The Role

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our 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 escal​e 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 Designer Group standards, policies and procedures throughout project delivery.

• 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.

Why Join Designer Group?

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical and electrical contractor delivering complex engineering projects for some of the world’s largest multinational organisations.

Headquartered in Dublin and operating internationally, we continue to expand our delivery capability across Europe.

Our people are central to that growth. We invest in continuous professional development and provide opportunities to work alongside experienced construction and engineering teams on technically challenging international projects.

Everything we do is underpinned by our values:

Safe | Trust | Respect | Challenge | Deliver

Interested?

If you are an experienced Mechanical Supervisor looking to join a growing international M&E contractor and work on a major data centre project in Germany, we would like to hear from you.