Civils Site Manager

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

You don’t need previous data centre experience, but you must bring:

* 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