Mechanical Supervisor

Thor; Narvik; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor is recruiting a Mechanical Supervisor to lead on-site mechanical installation activities for major data centre and mission-critical projects across the Nordic region. You will supervise subcontractors, manage daily progress, and ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, and safety standards.

The role requires a hands-on construction background in data centres or similar environments, with strong focus on HVAC, pipework and plant installations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor or in a similar mechanical site supervision role.
• Strong background in mechanical installation within construction, building services or industrial projects.
• Experience working on data centres projects.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a site-based construction environment and coordinating multiple activities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily mechanical installation activities and coordinate subcontractors, trades and site personnel.
• Ensure mechanical works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements and project schedules.
• Oversee the installation of mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water, pipework, pumps, ventilation and associated plant equipment.
• Coordinate labour, tools, equipment and material requirements to maintain productivity and avoid delays.
• Monitor daily progress against the construction programme and report issues, delays and resource requirements to the project management team.
• Coordinate mechanical installation activities with electrical, CSA, BMS and commissioning teams to resolve site interfaces.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure installations meet required quality standards and identify defects or non-conformances.
• Ensure subcontractors follow project health and safety procedures, risk assessments and approved method statements.
• Support inspections, pressure testing, flushing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as required.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, inspection documentation and relevant quality records.
• Identify installation problems and coordinate corrective actions with engineers, subcontractors and project management.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, toolbox talks and site planning activities.

Skills

Mechanical supervision

Mechanical installation

Data centre projects

Communication skills

Site coordination

Job description

We are recruiting a Mechanical Supervisor on behalf of a client delivering major data centre and mission-critical construction projects across the Nordic region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising mechanical installation activities on site, coordinating subcontractors and trades, monitoring daily progress and ensuring work is completed safely, to specification and in line with the construction programme.

This role would suit an experienced Mechanical Supervisor with a hands-on construction background, ideally within data centres, industrial facilities or other complex mechanical building services environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily mechanical installation activities and coordinate subcontractors, trades and site personnel.
• Ensure mechanical works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements and project schedules.
• Oversee the installation of mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water, pipework, pumps, ventilation and associated plant equipment, as applicable to the project.
• Coordinate labour, tools, equipment and material requirements to maintain productivity and avoid delays.
• Monitor daily progress against the construction programme and report issues, delays and resource requirements to the project management team.
• Coordinate mechanical installation activities with electrical, CSA, BMS and commissioning teams to resolve site interfaces.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure installations meet required quality standards and identify defects or non-conformances.
• Ensure subcontractors follow project health and safety procedures, risk assessments and approved method statements.
• Support inspections, pressure testing, flushing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as required.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, inspection documentation and relevant quality records.
• Identify installation problems and coordinate corrective actions with engineers, subcontractors and project management.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, toolbox talks and site planning activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor or in a similar mechanical site supervision role.
• Strong background in mechanical installation within construction, building services or industrial projects.
• Experience working on data centres projects.
• Good understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical pipework, chilled water systems and associated plant installations.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and installation documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, trades and site resources.
• Strong understanding of construction health and safety procedures and quality control requirements.
• Familiarity with installation inspections, testing and commissioning processes.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a site-based construction environment and coordinating multiple activities simultaneously.