Site Manager

CTS Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Strong safety culture

International collaborative team

Job summary

CTS Group UK is seeking a Site Manager to lead day-to-day construction on data centre projects across Europe, coordinating civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works. You will work with Project Managers, engineers, and subcontractors to deliver safe, on-time, high-quality outcomes from construction through commissioning.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership on large-scale data centre builds, strong QA/QC experience, and relevant qualifications, with CSCS/SMSTS certifications and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale data centre construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, ITPs, and project compliance.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• CSCS Card, SMSTS, and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily site operations across civil, structural, architectural.
• Ensure construction activities meet safety, schedule, and quality standards.
• Supervise subcontractors and site personnel to achieve milestones.
• Review drawings and technical specs to ensure correct delivery.
• Coordinate site logistics, sequencing, and planning.
• Support commissioning and handover to the client.
• Drive health, safety, and environmental culture on site.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Team coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Site Manager

CTS Nordics | Data Centre Construction Projects

CTS Group UK

CTS Group UK is a specialist division of CTS Group, delivering world-class hyperscale and mission-critical data centre projects across the Nordic region. As demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, we are expanding our project delivery teams and are looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of some of Europe's most advanced data centre developments.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of mission-critical construction, managing large-scale civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works on complex, high-value data centre projects.

The Role

As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with Project Managers, Package Managers, Engineers, subcontractors, and client teams, you will play a key role in driving project success from construction through to commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with excellent construction knowledge, capable of managing multiple work fronts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams within a fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily site operations across civil, structural, architectural.
• Ensure all construction activities are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Supervise subcontractors, direct labour, and site personnel to achieve project milestones and programme targets.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure works are delivered correctly.
• Coordinate site logistics, construction sequencing, and workface planning activities.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to project leadership teams.
• Manage and close out technical queries, design issues, and construction challenges.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained through inspections, audits, and compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Oversee the production and management of site records, permits, inspections, and project documentation.
• Drive a positive health, safety, and environmental culture across all site activities.
• Participate in site meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder coordination sessions.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure smooth project handover to the client.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Site Engineer, or similar leadership role within large-scale construction projects.
• Strong background in data centres, mission-critical facilities, industrial, infrastructure, commercial, or major construction projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Experience managing QA/QC processes, ITPs, and project compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, and programme management.
• Proven ability to manage safety and quality performance on live construction sites.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Valid site safety certification and relevant project qualifications. CSCS Card, SMSTS and First Aid minimum
• Data centre or mission-critical project experience would be desirable but not essential.

Why Join CTS Group?

• Work on some of the largest hyperscale data centre developments in Europe.
• Join a specialist contractor delivering mission-critical infrastructure for global technology clients.
• Be part of a collaborative, international team operating across the Nordic region.
• Play a key leadership role on complex, technically challenging projects.
• Enjoy excellent career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation.
• Work in an environment that prioritises safety, quality, innovation, and professional development.
• Help deliver the infrastructure powering the world's leading cloud and technology companies.