Site Supervisor

Cento; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cento is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead ICT infrastructure work on data centre projects across the UK and Europe. You will act as the on-site liaison, coordinating engineers, subcontractors and materials while maintaining safety, quality and programme adherence.

Reporting to a Project Manager, you will ensure timely progress, manage risks, and support the delivery team. A background in structured cabling and data centres is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising ICT, telecoms or structured cabling installations.
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems (FTP/UTP, fibre, copper).
• Experience with containment systems and coordinating installations.
• Understanding of data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and CDM requirements.
• Ability to coordinate teams and manage daily priorities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• SSSTS qualification or willingness to obtain it.
• CSCS or ECS card held or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site activities across ICT infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate engineers, installation teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site inductions and daily briefings.
• Monitor progress and report to Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with safety, CDM and site procedures.
• Oversee installation of cabling, fibre, copper and containment.
• Monitor workmanship, productivity and quality standards.
• Coordinate materials, stock, deliveries and site logistics.
• Maintain site records, progress reports and quality docs.
• Assist with project close-out, testing and client handover.
• Engage with clients and other trades on site.
• Identify risks and escalate delays and resource needs.
• Support and mentor site delivery team.

Skills

Supervising ICT installations

Structured cabling knowledge

Containment systems experience

Data centre environments

CDM compliance

Team coordination

MS Outlook, Excel, Word

SSSTS

CSCS/ECS card

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel UK/Europe

Education

SSSTS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Site Supervisor – Data Centre ICT Infrastructure | £45,000–£52,000, depending on experience | UK and European project sites

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Travel: Regular UK and European travel required

Overview

We’re recruiting a Site Supervisor to support the delivery of complex ICT infrastructure projects within new-build and live data centre environments across the UK and Europe. You’ll act as the main day-to-day point of contact on site, coordinating installation teams and subcontractors while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity. Reporting to a Project Manager, you’ll ensure work progresses according to the programme and that any risks or delays are identified and escalated promptly. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cabling or ICT professional looking to take greater responsibility on site and develop towards a Site Manager or Project Manager position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise day-to-day site activities across structured cabling and ICT infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate engineers, installation teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inductions.
• Monitor progress against the project programme and report updates to the Project Manager.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety requirements, site procedures and CDM regulations.
• Oversee the installation of structured cabling, fibre, copper and containment systems.
• Monitor workmanship, productivity and quality standards.
• Coordinate materials, stock, deliveries and site logistics.
• Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, risk assessments, method statements and quality documentation.
• Manage snagging and support project close-out, testing, commissioning and client handover.
• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors and other trades on site.
• Identify and elevate risks, delays, resource requirements and technical issues.
• Support and mentor members of the site delivery team.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience supervising ICT, telecoms or structured cabling installations.
• Good knowledge of structured cabling systems, including FTP, UTP, fibre optic and copper infrastructure.
• Experience working with containment systems and coordinating installation activities.
• An understanding of data centre or other mission-critical environments.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety procedures and CDM requirements.
• The ability to coordinate teams, manage daily priorities and maintain project standards.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Competence using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• A minimum of SSSTS, or a willingness to complete the qualification.
• Relevant ECS or CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence, valid passport and right to work in the UK.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly and stay away across the UK and Europe.
• Ability to complete the required background and DBS checks.

Preferred But Not Essential

• SMSTS.
• Previous data centre experience.
• Experience delivering projects in Germany or the Netherlands.
• CNCI® certification.
• Fluke Versiv™ CCTT certification.
• CDCTP® or DCF® certification.
• Fibre testing, copper testing or commissioning experience.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of approximately £45,000–£52,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on major data centre projects across the UK and Europe.
• Clear progression towards Site Manager and Project Manager positions.
• Ongoing professional development and industry training.
• Competitive company benefits.
• The opportunity to join a growing organisation with a safety-first, client-focused culture.