CSA Lead: Hyperscale Data Centre

V7 Recruitment; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

V7 Recruitment is seeking a CSA Lead – Data Centre Construction to drive CSA package management for a major data centre project in Helsinki. You will coordinate civil works, foundations, structural steel, and building envelope, ensuring alignment with design intent and industry standards.

The role requires strong planning, design oversight, QA, HSE, and stakeholder coordination with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering CSA works on large-scale projects.
• Strong civil engineering knowledge and building envelopes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, BIM models, and specs.
• Leadership, communication, and contractor-management skills.
• Understanding of sequencing, constructability, and site logistics.
• Knowledge of safety and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and manage all CSA scope elements including civil works, foundations, structural steel, concrete, building envelope, roofing, interiors, and external works.
• Ensure CSA activities align with project specifications, design intent, and industry standards.
• Drive interface coordination between CSA works and MEP disciplines to avoid clashes and programme delays.
• Develop and maintain CSA construction sequencing plans.
• Review contractor schedules, monitor progress, and proactively address delays or constraints.
• Coordinate site logistics involving earthworks, utilities, access routes, laydown areas, and crane operations.
• Review civil, structural, and architectural design drawings and technical submittals.
• Manage RFIs, design clarifications, and ensure resolution of discrepancies.

Skills

CSA project leadership

Civil engineering

Structural systems

Architectural drawings

BIM models

Leadership

Communication

Contractor management

Sequencing & planning

Site logistics

Safety regulations

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Construction management software

Job description

Job Description: CSA Lead – Data Centre Construction

Key Responsibilities

1. CSA Package Management

• Lead, coordinate, and manage all CSA scope elements including civil works, foundations, structural steel, concrete, building envelope, roofing, interiors, and external works.
• Ensure all CSA activities align with project specifications, design intent, and industry standards.
• Drive interface coordination between CSA works and MEP disciplines to avoid clashes and programme delays.

2. Planning, Scheduling & Progress Control

• Develop and maintain CSA construction sequencing plans.
• Review contractor schedules, monitor progress, and proactively address delays or constraints.
• Coordinate site logistics involving earthworks, utilities, access routes, laydown areas, and crane operations.

3. Design Management & Technical Oversight

• Review civil, structural, and architectural design drawings and technical submittals.
• Manage RFIs, design clarifications, and ensure resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensure all structural solutions meet required load-bearing, fire, and building code requirements.
• Validate that the building envelope meets thermal, acoustic, fire-rating, and weatherproofing performance criteria.

4. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement quality control procedures for all CSA works, including material inspections, workmanship checks, and testing.
• Review method statements and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Ensure compliance with local codes, planning conditions, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee installation of reinforced concrete, steel frameworks, façade systems, and architectural finishes to required tolerances.

5. Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage CSA subcontractors, evaluate performance, and ensure alignment with contract deliverables.
• Lead weekly CSA coordination meetings and track the resolution of issues.
• Liaise with design consultants, cost managers, commissioning teams, and the client's project management team.

6. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure all CSA works are executed in line with safety legislation, CDM regulations, and company HSE policies.
• Conduct site walks, lead toolbox talks, and enforce safe systems of work.
• Investigate incidents and support corrective/preventative actions.

7. Change Management & Cost Control

• Identify potential variations and work with commercial teams to assess cost, scope, and schedule impacts.
• Review contractor payment applications and verify progress claimed.
• Support value engineering while maintaining functional and quality requirements.

8. Documentation & Handover

• Manage CSA documentation including as-builts, O&M manuals, test results, and warranties.
• Support handover to commissioning and operations teams.
• Ensure completion of snag lists/punch lists to required standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Proven experience delivering CSA works on large-scale industrial, data centre, pharmaceutical, or commercial projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, structural systems, building envelopes, finishes, and construction technologies.
• Ability to interpret and manage architectural/structural drawings, BIM models, and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and contractor-management skills.
• Deep understanding of sequencing, constructability, and site logistics.
• Knowledge of safety and building regulations.

Desirable

• Experience within hyperscale or colocation data centre construction.
• Familiarity with BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks) and common construction management software.

Key Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Decisive problem-solver capable of managing high-pressure environments.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and committed to delivering best-in-class construction quality.
• Strong integrity and commitment to safety.