Senior Mechanical Site Manager - Data Centre Build

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

Job summary

CTS Group in Fyresdal, Norway, is seeking an experienced Site Manager Mechanical to lead mechanical construction on a major data centre development. You will coordinate daily activities, manage subcontractors, ensure safety and schedule alignment, and collaborate with QA/QC, HSE, electrical, and commissioning teams.

The role requires a strong technical background in HVAC, piping, cooling systems, and plant installations, with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background with building services experience.
• Experience in large-scale mechanical construction and site management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Knowledge of HVAC, piping, cooling systems and plant installations.
• Experience with commissioning, completion and handover processes.
• Background in data centres or mission-critical projects is desirable.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily mechanical construction activities on site.
• Manage and follow up mechanical subcontractors, supervisors and site teams.
• Ensure workfronts are ready and activities are properly sequenced and resourced.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and elevate delays or constraints.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, CSA and commissioning teams.
• Ensure installation activities comply with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Support inspections, ITPs, walk-downs, snagging and punch-list closeout.
• Maintain a strong focus on HSE and ensure site activities follow project procedures and safe systems of work.
• Support commissioning, system completion and handover activities.
• Attend site coordination meetings and provide clear updates on progress, risks and upcoming activities.
• Identify and resolve site issues that could impact safety, quality, programme or productivity.

Skills

Site management

HVAC systems

Subcontractor management

Cross-discipline coordination

Quality & HSE focus

Fluent English

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services

Job description

CTS Group in Fyresdal, Norway, is seeking an experienced Site Manager Mechanical to lead mechanical construction on a major data centre development. You will coordinate daily activities, manage subcontractors, ensure safety and schedule alignment, and collaborate with QA/QC, HSE, electrical, and commissioning teams.

The role requires a strong technical background in HVAC, piping, cooling systems, and plant installations, with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced construction environment.