Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor – Data Centre Project, Milan

Location:

Milan, Italy

Contract Length: 6–8 weeks

Rota: 2 weeks on site / long weekend home rotation (fly out Tuesday morning, fly home Friday morning, every 2 weeks)

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 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 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

* Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor, ideally on data centre.

* 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

* 6–8 week project length

(Key Words: Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Site Manager, Mechanical Construction Manager)