Senior Mechanical Supervisor - Data Centre Projects

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

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.