Chargehand - Site

Alternative Heat Ltd; Österreich; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd on-site team is seeking a Chargehand to support the delivery, installation, inspection and commissioning of modular plantrooms across Europe. The role is hands-on and requires a strong mechanical and electrical trade background, with leadership potential for future supervision.

The position is permanent full-time in Austria, with Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5pm and Friday 7:30am-3pm hours, and a competitive salary based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Mechanical and Electrical Site Supervisors with planning, coordination, and delivery of modular plantroom installations.
• Act as a key contact for site operatives and subcontractors, monitoring daily works for safety, quality and compliance.
• Oversee pipework, pumps, HVAC equipment, cable containment, LV power, controls, BMS, field wiring, and instrumentation.
• Carry out routine quality inspections, snagging, and verification of installations; support ITPs, SAT docs, handover records, and manuals.
• Promote HSEQ compliance by monitoring permits, risk assessments, and escalating safety issues; provide progress updates.

Job description

Chargehand - Site

Application Deadline: 20 October 2026

Department: Contracts

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Austria

Reporting To: Project Manager

Description

Team Overview:

Within one of these Business Units, Alternative Heat deliver turnkey plantroom packages at scale, directly to hyperscale developers throughout Europe, under long-term framework agreements. This Business Unit is scaling at pace, and we have secured a 5-year framework agreement to design, manufacture and deliver volume based, turnkey plantroom modules (mechanical, electrical and BMS) to projects throughout Europe, with demand set to increase annually.

Role Overview:

The Mechanical & Electrical Chargehand will support the Site Supervisors and Project Team in the delivery, installation, inspection, and commissioning of modular plantrooms and associated services. The role is hands-on, requiring a strong mechanical and electrical trade background, with responsibility for coordinating site activities, monitoring quality standards, and ensuring work is completed safely and in line with project requirements.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced fitter, electrician, or multi-skilled tradesperson looking to develop their leadership capabilities and progress into a future Supervisor role.

Job Title | Chargehand
Location | Europe - Various
Hours | Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5pm, Friday 7:30am-3pm
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Project Manager

What You'll be Doing

Responsible for supporting Mechanical and Electrical Site Supervisors with the planning, coordination, and delivery of modular plantroom installations and reconnection activities. Act as a key point of contact for site operatives and subcontractors, monitoring daily works to ensure they are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, programmes, and quality standards. Provide oversight of mechanical and electrical installations including pipework, pumps, HVAC equipment, cable containment, LV power, controls, BMS, field wiring, and instrumentation. Carry out routine quality inspections, snagging, and verification of installations, while supporting ITPs, SAT documentation, handover records, and O&M manuals. Promote HSEQ compliance by monitoring safe working practices, housekeeping, permits, and risk assessments, and promptly escalating safety, quality, and technical issues. Provide regular progress updates, assist with short-term planning and reporting, and maintain effective communication with supervisors, subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.