Electrical Supervisor (Data Centre - Milan)

Graphene Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights

Accommodation

Expenses covered

Job summary

Graphene Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor for a data centre project in Milan. The role runs 6-8 weeks with a two-week on-site rotation, flying out on Tuesday and returning Friday, every two weeks.

You will supervise electrical installation activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and programme alignment across trades. Strong communication and site leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Supervisor, ideally on data centre projects.
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings and specifications.
• Relevant certifications (CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS, 18th Edition, First Aid) and right to work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day electrical installation works on site, ensuring works are delivered to programme and specification.
• Manage and direct electrical 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 escalated.
• Liaise with the Project Manager and other trade supervisors to ensure coordinated, clash-free installation.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and method statements to ensure correct installation.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant electrical standards, health & safety regulations, and client procedures.
• Complete and maintain all relevant H&S and site paperwork including RAMS, permits to work, isolation procedures, toolbox talks, and daily site diaries.
• Monitor and enforce PPE compliance and safe working practices.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Subcontractor management

Reading drawings

H&S knowledge

CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS

18th Edition

First Aid

Willing to travel to Milan

Job description

Electrical Supervisor - Data Centre Project, Milan

Location: Milan, Italy

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 Electrical Supervisor for a data centre project in Milan. 6-8 weeks duration, on a rotational shift pattern, working two weeks on site before heading home for a long weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day electrical installation works on site, ensuring works are delivered to programme and specification
• Manage and direct electrical 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 escalated
• Liaise with the Project Manager and other trade supervisors (mechanical, BMS, fire, etc.) to ensure coordinated, clash-free installation
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and method statements to ensure correct installation
• Ensure all works comply with relevant electrical standards, health & safety regulations, and client procedures
• Complete and maintain all relevant H&S and site paperwork — including RAMS, permits to work, isolation/permit-to-work procedures, toolbox talks, and daily site diaries
• Monitor and enforce PPE compliance and safe working practices, including safe isolation procedures
• Manage plant, tools, and materials on site, ensuring availability and minimising delays
• Support testing, inspection and commissioning of electrical systems, and manage associated documentation
• Support snagging and de-snagging processes, tracking outstanding items through to close-out
• Attend site progress meetings and report on electrical progress, risks and issues
• Ensure quality control checks are carried out and documented in line with client requirements
• Support and mentor electrical operatives on site, promoting a strong safety and quality culture

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Electrical Supervisor, ideally on data centre.
• Strong track record of seeing projects through, genuine commitment and reliability.
• Confident and thorough with site walks, inspections and quality checks
• Solid working knowledge of H&S requirements, safe isolation procedures, and site documentation/paperwork
• Comfortable managing subcontractors and coordinating with other trades
• Able to read and work from electrical drawings and specifications
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS, 18th Edition, 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

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