Mechanical Supervisor (m/w/d)

SilverBack; Narvik; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotational schedule

Accommodation provided

Flights covered

Major projects exposure

Supportive environment

Job summary

SilverBack is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Supervisor to oversee mechanical installation works on data centre or mission-critical construction projects in Norway. You will ensure installations are safe, to drawings and specifications, and aligned with the project programme, coordinating installation teams and subcontractors with site management and the commissioning team.

You will supervise day-to-day activities, check drawings, enforce permit-to-work, contribute to RAMS and toolbox talks, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience supervising mechanical installation on data centre or comparable mission-critical projects.
• A recognised supervisory safety qualification, such as SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Understanding of the five-stage commissioning process and its documentation requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/MEP drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day mechanical installation activities, allocating work and keeping subcontractors and labour aligned with programme priorities.
• Check that mechanical installations match approved MEP drawings, schematics, and specifications, and raise queries or discrepancies promptly.
• Operate and enforce permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures, and safe systems of work on site.
• Review RAMS and method statements, and deliver toolbox talks and site inductions as required.
• Support the five-stage commissioning process (L1-L5), ensuring mechanical installation records, inspection and test documentation, and handover packs are complete and accurate.
• Monitor installation quality, record snags and defects, and coordinate close-out before handover.
• Track daily and weekly progress against the programme and report progress, risks, and delays to site management.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other trades, site management, and commissioning teams to ensure interfaces are managed effectively.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, security, and controlled-access standards, particularly where works are in or adjacent to live environments.
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately, and support investigations.

Skills

SSSTS

IOSH Managing Safely

Permit-to-work

Five-stage commissioning

Read MEP drawings

Fluent English

Job description

Sector: Data Centre / Mission-Critical Construction

Location: Norway

Reporting to: Site Manager / Construction Manager

Contract: Until March 2027

Rotation: 21/1 (21 working days, followed by 1 week off)

About Us

SilverBack is the go-to specialised technical recruiter of mobile, scarce talent for international new-industry construction projects. We don't just fill vacancies, we build careers. We believe our candidates are just as important as our clients, and when you partner with us, you get a dedicated team that champions your professional growth.

Currently, we are recruiting for a Mechanical Supervisor (m/w/d).

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Supervisor to oversee mechanical installation works on a data centre or other mission-critical construction project in Norway. You will ensure that mechanical systems are installed safely, in line with approved drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the project programme. You will coordinate installation teams and subcontractors and work closely with site management and the commissioning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day mechanical installation activities, allocating work and keeping subcontractors and labour aligned with programme priorities.
• Check that mechanical installations match approved MEP drawings, schematics, and specifications, and raise queries or discrepancies promptly.
• Operate and enforce permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures, and safe systems of work on site.
• Review RAMS and method statements, and deliver toolbox talks and site inductions as required.
• Support the five-stage commissioning process (L1-L5), ensuring mechanical installation records, inspection and test documentation, and handover packs are complete and accurate.
• Monitor installation quality, record snags and defects, and coordinate close-out before handover.
• Track daily and weekly progress against the programme and report progress, risks, and delays to site management.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other trades, site management, and commissioning teams to ensure interfaces are managed effectively.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, security, and controlled-access standards, particularly where works are in or adjacent to live environments.
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately, and support investigations.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience supervising mechanical installation on data centre or comparable mission-critical projects.
• A recognised supervisory safety qualification, such as SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Understanding of the five-stage commissioning process and its documentation requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/MEP drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Desirable

• A mechanical trade background or relevant installation experience.
• Experience working in Nordic or Arctic conditions.
• Experience working within or adjacent to live data centre environments.
• Norwegian language capability.
• First aid at work qualification and/or appointed-person training for lifting operations.

What's on Offer

• Rotational work schedule (21/1)
• Accommodation provided
• Flights covered / Travel support
• Opportunity to work on major international construction projects
• Supportive, high-performing project environment

SilverBack is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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