Site Manager - Electrical Bias (Site Services)

TGS International Group; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Company van

Single accommodation

Job summary

TGS International Group is seeking an experienced Site Manager – Electrical Bias for a data centre brownfield commissioning project in Frankfurt, Germany. The role requires hands-on oversight of on-site activities and leadership of a ~10-person team on a demanding site.

Candidates with strong electrical backgrounds and experience in site services, LVAP certification, and data-centre projects are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Hands-on site management experience in electrical/engineering environments.
• Strong electrical background with site services and temporary services knowledge.
• Experience coordinating daily site activities, contractors and resources.
• Proactive, practical approach to site management in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day site activities during brownfield commissioning across data centres.
• Provide hands-on leadership on site and support the on-site team of ~10 personnel.
• Supervise and coordinate a small on-site team, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues to keep commissioning schedules on track.
• Coordinate contractors and site personnel with the wider commissioning team.

Skills

Electrical bias

Site management

Team leadership

Contractor coordination

Problem solving

Education

LVAP qualification

Job description

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Employment Type: Contract / Permanent

Permanent Salary: €80,000 per annum

Project Duration: 2 Years or Permanent

Project Start Date: 3-10 November

Project: Data Centre – Brownfield Commissioning

About the Role

An established infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Site Manager – Electrical Bias to support a major data‑centre project in Frankfurt, Germany.

The project involves brownfield commissioning across four data centres. This is a hands‑on, site‑based management position suited to an experienced Site Manager or Site Supervisor with a strong electrical background and proven experience in site services and temporary services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination of site activities, management of a team of approximately 10 personnel, and ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a practical, boots‑on‑the‑ground professional who enjoys being actively involved in site operations, coordinating contractors, managing resources, and resolving issues as they arise. The position is not intended for a purely office‑based or senior project‑management professional.

Previous data‑centre experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates with strong site services and temporary services experience, alongside the appropriate electrical background, site‑management experience, and LVAP qualification, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management & Daily Operations

• Manage and coordinate day‑to‑day site activities throughout the brownfield commissioning project.
• Maintain a visible, hands‑on presence on site, providing practical leadership and support to the site team.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of approximately 10 personnel, ensuring tasks and resources are managed effectively.
• Monitor daily progress and address operational issues to maintain efficient site delivery.
• Ensure site activities are coordinated in line with project requirements and commissioning schedules.

Electrical & Site Services Management

• Oversee electrical‑focused site activities, drawing on a strong practical understanding of electrical installations and site operations.
• Coordinate site services and temporary services to support ongoing project and commissioning activities.
• Ensure site services are appropriately coordinated to meet operational requirements.
• Identify and resolve site‑related issues, escalating where necessary and driving actions through to completion.
• Support the delivery of works associated with the brownfield commissioning process.

Contractor & Team Coordination

• Coordinate contractors, site personnel, and the wider commissioning team to ensure effective collaboration.
• Manage manpower and resource allocation in line with daily site priorities.
• Communicate work requirements, priorities, and potential issues clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractors and project teams.
• Provide practical guidance and leadership to ensure the team works efficiently and collaboratively.

Health, Safety & Site Compliance

• Promote safe working practices across all site activities.
• Ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently in accordance with applicable site procedures and project requirements.
• Identify site issues and potential risks, taking appropriate action to resolve them.
• Support the wider project team in maintaining an organised and well‑coordinated working environment.

Brownfield Commissioning Support

• Support day‑to‑day activities associated with the commissioning of existing data‑centre infrastructure.
• Coordinate site activities with the wider commissioning team to maintain progress and minimise disruption.
• Assist in resolving practical site challenges as they arise throughout the project.
• Maintain clear communication between site personnel, contractors, and commissioning stakeholders.

Technical Environment

• Electrical installation and site operations
• Site services and temporary services
• Construction and engineering projects
• Hands‑on site supervision and management
• Contractor and manpower coordination
• Electrical‑focused site management
• Brownfield commissioning environments

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a hands‑on Site Manager or Site Supervisor within an electrical, construction, or engineering environment.
• Strong electrical background or electrical bias.
• Strong experience managing site services and temporary services.
• Previous experience managing or coordinating a small site team.
• Practical experience coordinating daily site activities, contractors, and resources.
• Ability to identify site issues and drive them through to resolution.
• Strong organisational, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive, practical approach to site management and the ability to work effectively in a site‑based environment.
• Previous experience working on data‑centre projects.
• Experience supporting brownfield commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with hyperscale data‑centre environments.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and commissioning teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on large‑scale electrical or critical infrastructure projects.

Salary, Package & Benefits

• The opportunity is available on either a contract or permanent basis, providing flexibility for candidates seeking a two‑year project assignment or a permanent position.
• Duration: 2 years.
• Flights provided.
• Single accommodation provided.
• Company‑provided van.
• Accommodation located approximately 15–20 minutes from the project site.
• Candidates can return home every other weekend.
• Salary: €80,000 per annum.
• Permanent employment with opportunities for long‑term career progression.
• Flights provided.
• Single accommodation provided.
• Company‑provided van.
• Accommodation located approximately 15–20 minutes from the project site.
• Candidates can return home every other weekend.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a practical, electrically biased Site Manager with strong site services and temporary services experience, an LVAP qualification, and the confidence to manage a small team in a demanding site environment.

Candidates should be comfortable taking ownership of daily site coordination, managing manpower, working closely with contractors, and resolving operational challenges without relying solely on senior management or office‑based support.

While data‑centre experience would be beneficial, the primary focus is on finding someone with the right electrical and site‑management background who can make an immediate contribution to the project.

The key requirements are site services and temporary services experience, electrical expertise, hands‑on site management, team leadership, and LVAP certification.