Senior Site Supervisor

Pentagon Technical Services Ltd; Nordland fylke; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rotations with travel and accomodation

Landmark project

Career progression

Job summary

Pentagon Technical Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Site Supervisor for a landmark data centre construction project in Norway. You will lead on-site activities across civil, structural, mechanical and electrical scopes, driving safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating with design and commissioning teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in site supervision on large projects, strong MEP coordination, and SME/Safety certifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of site supervision on large, complex construction projects.
• Data centre or mission-critical experience preferred.
• Strong MEP coordination and multi-trade experience.
• Safety-certified (SMSTS, NEBOSH, or Norwegian HMS).
• Fluent English; Norwegian or another Scandinavian language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across civil, structural, mechanical and electrical packages.
• Lead HSE culture with toolbox talks, risk assessments, inspections and incident reporting.
• Manage subcontractor performance and interfaces to meet the programme.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with drawings, TEK17.
• Support planning of critical MEP installations and testing/handover.
• Mentor junior supervisors and site staff.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Safety management

Multinational team coordination

MEP coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Senior Site Supervisor – Data Centre Construction

Location: Norway

Start date: As soon as possible

About the project

We are supporting a data centre client in one of Norway's most significant digital infrastructure projects. Powered by renewable hydroelectric energy and designed to the highest standards of resilience and sustainability, this facility will support critical cloud and computing services for years to come.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Site Supervisor.

The role

As Senior Site Supervisor, you'll be the day-to-day leader on site. You'll coordinate subcontractors, drive safety and quality, and keep the programme on track. You'll report to the Site/Construction Manager and work closely with the project, design and commissioning teams.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across civil, structural, mechanical and electrical packages
• Lead a strong HSE (HMS) culture, including toolbox talks, risk assessments (SJA), inspections and incident reporting in line with the SHA plan and Byggherreforskriften
• Manage subcontractor performance, interfaces and sequencing to meet the programme
• Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and Norwegian building regulations (TEK17)
• Support the planning of critical MEP installations, including power distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems and white space fit-out
• Contribute to progress reporting, look-ahead planning and site coordination meetings
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities
• Mentor and develop junior supervisors and site staff

What we're looking for

• Significant site supervision experience (typically 8+ years) on large, complex construction projects
• Data centre or mission-critical experience is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of MEP-heavy projects and multi-trade coordination
• Proven commitment to safety, with relevant certification (e.g. SMSTS, NEBOSH or Norwegian equivalent HMS training)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the confidence to manage a diverse, multinational workforce
• Fluent English required; Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Rotation with travel and accommodation provided for rotational staff
• The chance to work on a landmark sustainable data centre project
• A collaborative, safety-first team culture and clear opportunities for career progression