Mechanical Supervisor - Major Data Centre Project | Northern Norway

Toptemp; Bjerkvik - Rahkka; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Rotation options

Job summary

Toptemp in Northern Norway is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to oversee mechanical installation across CWP, HVAC piping or plumbing systems. You will coordinate subcontractors, ensure access, materials and information, and sequence duties safely on a technically complex project.

Fluent English is required, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and progress. Flexible rotations and covered accommodation are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience supervising mechanical installation works on large construction projects.
• Experience with Cooling Water or HVAC piping systems, or plumbing systems.
• Relevant technical education in Mechanical Engineering, building services or a related discipline.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, inspections and testing activities.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience from data centres, industrial projects, mission-critical facilities or other technically complex environments is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience may be considered where educational background differs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day mechanical installation activities.
• Coordinate mechanical crews and subcontractors.
• Follow installation against approved drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Monitor workmanship and installation quality.
• Identify defects and coordinate corrective activities with QA/QC.
• Monitor progress, constraints, resource requirements, risks and delays.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, QA/QC and commissioning teams.
• Support inspections, pressure testing, flushing and commissioning activities.
• Support phased system completion and structured handover.
• Enforce HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Participate in toolbox talks, site inspections and safety reviews.

Skills

Supervising mechanical installation

Cooling Water piping

HVAC piping

Plumbing systems

Reading drawings

QA/QC procedures

Subcontractor coordination

English communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Building services

Job description

Flexible Location and Work Schedules

Candidates may be based locally in Northern Norway or elsewhere in Norway.

Flexible work schedules are available, including:

• Weekly commuting
• 3 weeks on / 1 week off
• 10 days on / 4 days off

Accommodation and travel related to the agreed rotation schedule are provided.

English is the working language on site, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates from diverse professional backgrounds.

About The Role

As Mechanical Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising mechanical installation within your assigned scope. Depending on your background and experience, this may include Cooling Water Piping (CWP), HVAC piping or plumbing systems.

You will coordinate subcontractors and help establish safe and productive workfronts by ensuring teams have the required access, materials and information, with activities sequenced appropriately.

You will also monitor daily progress against short-term plans, follow installation quality and identify constraints, resource requirements, risks and potential delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day mechanical installation activities
• Coordinate mechanical crews and subcontractors
• Follow installation against approved drawings, specifications and procedures
• Monitor workmanship and installation quality
• Identify defects and coordinate corrective activities with QA/QC
• Monitor progress, constraints, resource requirements, risks and delays
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, QA/QC and commissioning teams
• Support inspections, pressure testing, flushing and commissioning activities
• Support phased system completion and structured handover
• Enforce HSE requirements and safe working practices
• Participate in toolbox talks, site inspections and safety reviews

What We Are Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience supervising mechanical installation works on large construction projects
• Experience with Cooling Water or HVAC piping systems, or plumbing systems
• Relevant technical education in Mechanical Engineering, building services or a related discipline
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation
• Good understanding of mechanical installation methods and construction processes
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, inspections and testing activities
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams
• Fluent written and spoken English

Experience from data centres, industrial projects, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical projects or other technically complex environments is strongly preferred.

Relevant practical site and supervisory experience will be given significant consideration, and candidates with extensive experience may also be considered where their educational background differs.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position combines hands-on mechanical supervision with responsibility for coordination, safety, quality and progress on a technically complex project.

You will work closely with several disciplines throughout installation, testing, commissioning and handover. With flexible rotation options, covered accommodation and rotation-related travel, the opportunity is also accessible to qualified candidates based outside Northern Norway.

Practical Information

We hope this position matches your experience and interests, and that you see it as an exciting opportunity for further career development.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [e-mail].