Civils & Groundworks Manager / CSA Package Manager

CTS Group; Fyresdal; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group in Fyresdal, Norway, is seeking an experienced Civils & Groundworks Manager / CSA Package Manager to lead civil, structural and groundworks packages on a major data centre project. You will coordinate on-site works, subcontractors and interfaces with design, QA/QC, HSE and MEPT teams to keep construction progressing safely and to program.

The role demands hands-on site leadership, strong subcontractor management, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to planning, risk and

Qualifications

• Degree or technical qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong practical construction experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate civil, structural and groundworks on-site.
• Manage CSA and groundworks subcontractors.
• Ensure works meet drawings, specs and quality requirements.
• Monitor progress and coordinate interfaces with MEP and design teams.
• Drive safety, QA/QC and HSE performance.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Site coordination

Safety-focused

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management qualification

Job description

Civils & Groundworks Manager / CSA Package Manager

Fyresdal, Norway

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Civils & Groundworks Manager / CSA Package Manager to join our project team in Fyresdal and support the delivery of a major data centre development.

The role will be responsible for managing and coordinating civil, structural and groundworks packages on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and in accordance with project drawings, specifications and quality requirements.

You will work closely with subcontractors, site management, design, QA/QC, HSE, MEP and project leadership to drive construction progress and coordinate interfaces across the project.

Key Responsibilities

Civil & Groundworks Delivery

• Manage and coordinate civil, structural and groundworks activities across assigned project areas.
• Oversee subcontractors carrying out excavation, drainage, foundations, concrete works, external works and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor progress against short-term plans and project milestones.
• Identify constraints, delays and site issues and coordinate appropriate solutions.

Package & Subcontractor Management

• Manage and follow up CSA and groundworks subcontractors.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and workfront requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity and quality.
• Support planning and sequencing of construction activities.
• Ensure interfaces between CSA, MEP and other disciplines are effectively coordinated.

Quality

• Ensure civil and structural works meet project quality requirements.
• Support inspections, ITPs, walk-downs and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to resolve defects, NCRs and outstanding works.
• Support snagging, punch-list closeout and handover activities.

HSE

• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety and environmental performance.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with project HSE procedures and approved working methods.
• Participate in site inspections, toolbox talks and coordination meetings.
• Identify and elevate unsafe conditions or working practices.

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate closely with design, engineering, MEP and project teams.
• Participate in construction and coordination meetings.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, resources and upcoming activities.
• Support project leadership with planning, problem-solving and delivery of CSA packages.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, diploma or technical qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Strong practical construction experience may also be considered.

Experience

• Strong experience delivering civil, structural or groundworks packages on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Good understanding of concrete, foundations, drainage, earthworks and structural construction.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction interfaces.
• Background from data centres, industrial, infrastructure, energy, pharmaceutical or other complex construction projects is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

Good working knowledge of:

• Groundworks and earthworks
• Reinforced concrete and foundations
• Drainage and underground services
• Structural works
• External works and site infrastructure
• Construction drawings and specifications
• Inspection and testing requirements
• Construction sequencing and interface management

Fluent English, written and spoken, is required.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and comfortable working directly on site.
• A strong coordinator with good subcontractor management skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Able to manage several construction activities simultaneously.
• Safety- and quality-focused.
• Organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a major data centre development in Norway.
• Take responsibility for significant civil and structural construction packages.
• Work alongside experienced international construction and engineering teams.
• Develop your career within a rapidly growing data centre contractor.

Location

Fyresdal, Norway