Site Supervisor - Data Centre Projects

Linkit Recruitment; Nederland; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkit Recruitment seeks an experienced ICT/Telecoms Site Supervisor to lead installation teams on major European data centre projects. You will oversee fibre optic work, structured cabling and containment, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery across multi-site operations.

You will coordinate daily activities, liaise with Site Manager, and ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications while maintaining thorough QA/QC records and lookahead updates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as ICT/Telecoms Site Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Experience on data centre or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong fibre optic installation and testing knowledge.
• Experience with structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6A, OM4/OM5, OS2).
• Knowledge of conduit and containment installation methods.
• Familiar with RAMS, permits and site safety procedures.
• Experience supervising operatives and subcontractors on live sites.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operatives and coordinate daily installation activities.
• Brief teams on planned works, safety requirements and readiness.
• Oversee conduit and containment installation and routes.
• Check workmanship against drawings and specs.
• Perform QA/QC inspections and maintain quality records.
• Identify defects and ensure corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, permits and safety procedures.
• Maintain site diaries, progress updates and as-built info.
• Coordinate materials, access and labour activities.
• Support Site Manager with lookaheads and commissioning updates.

Skills

ICT Site Supervisor

Team leadership

Fibre optic installation

Structured cabling

Data centre experience

QA/QC inspections

RAMS and safety

English communication

International travel

Job description

Site Supervisor - ICT / Telecoms - European Data Centre Projects

Location: [Netherlands / Austria / Finland]

Employment Type: Permanent / Fixed Term

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced ICT or Telecoms Site Supervisor with a background in fibre optic installation, structured cabling and containment?

Would you be interested in taking your experience overseas and working on major European data centre construction projects?

Our client is a specialist technology and infrastructure contractor delivering complex data centre construction projects and high-specification ICT and electronic security installations throughout Europe.

They are currently looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to join their delivery team on major project in.

This is an opportunity to take a hands‑on supervisory role within a technically demanding environment, leading site operatives and ensuring installation works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The Role

As Site Supervisor, you will oversee daily installation activities, coordinating operatives, ensuring materials and work areas are ready and maintaining control over safety, quality and progress.

You will work closely with the Site Manager, providing accurate progress updates, supporting quality inspections and ensuring installation works comply with approved drawings and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise operatives and coordinate daily installation activities.
• Brief teams on planned works, safety requirements and work-front readiness.
• Supervise conduit and containment installation, including routes, bends, supports and fixings.
• Check installation workmanship against approved drawings and project specifications.
• Carry out QA/QC inspections and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify defects and non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, permits and site safety procedures.
• Maintain daily site diaries, progress updates and as-built information.
• Coordinate materials, access requirements and labour activities.
• Support the Site Manager with lookaheads, commissioning updates and site coordination.

About You

• Proven experience as an ICT/Telecoms Site Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Experience working on data centre or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of fibre optic installation and testing.
• Experience with structured cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, OM4/OM5 and OS2.
• Practical knowledge of conduit and containment installation, including measuring, cutting, bending and installation techniques.
• Understanding of cable routes, supports, fixings and installation standards.
• Experience carrying out QA/QC inspections and identifying installation defects.
• Experience supervising operatives and subcontractors on live sites.
• A good understanding of RAMS, permits and site safety.
• Excellent communication skills and written and spoken English.
• Flexibility and willingness to work internationally.

The Opportunity

Work on major European data centre developments.

Join an established specialist ICT and infrastructure contractor.

Gain exposure to complex, high-specification infrastructure projects.

Work alongside experienced international delivery teams.

Competitive salary and project package.