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M&E Supervisors

JD Recruitment Solutions | Narvik, Nordland County, Norway | Salary not specified

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Work model
On-site
Language
Not specified
Experience
Not specified
Posted
Posted 1 day ago
Application deadline
2026-10-12

What you'll do

We are seeking an experienced M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Supervisors to join our site management team for a major data centre development in Norway. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day electrical, mechanical, and HVAC installation activities, ensuring all work meets rigorous technical standards, safety protocols, schedule targets, and Norwegian building codes. You will act as the key link between sub-contractors, package managers, quality teams, and site leadership to drive quality delivery across critical power, cooling, and safety infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Site Supervision & Work Coordination

  • Manage day-to-day site installation of mechanical (HVAC, chillers, CRAHs, piping, fire suppression) and electrical infrastructure (MV/LV power distribution, UPS systems, generators, cable containment, busbars).
  • Coordinate subcontractors, trade crews, and vendor specialists to ensure daily and weekly targets are achieved.
  • Review short-term construction schedules (3-week lookahead) and ensure resources, access, and materials are aligned.

Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE)

  • Enforce strict site safety policies, conducting daily RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) reviews, Tool Box Talks (TBTs), and pre-task briefings.
  • Champion high standards of workplace safety, ensuring compliance with Norwegian working environment legislation
  • Conduct regular site safety inspections and ensure safe isolation (LOTO) protocols are strictly followed.

Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)

  • Inspect physical installations daily to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and local standards.
  • Manage Quality Hold Points, Snagging, and De-snagging registers across M&E packages.
  • Oversee pre-commissioning checks and support the Commissioning Team through Levels 1–5 (Factory Acceptance through Integrated System Testing).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Identify site access conflicts, design clashes, or material shortages early and proactively resolve them with engineering and planning teams.
  • Provide accurate daily site reports, recording manpower, progress against plan, site conditions, and delays.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, and architectural teams to align builders’ work and penetration details.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience supervising M&E installation works, with proven experience on large-scale mission-critical projects (Data Centres, High-Tech Industrial or Pharmaceutical)
  • Technical Background: Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification, NVQ Level 3/4, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Engineering.
  • Recognised Site Safety Certification (e.g., SSSTS/SMSTS, IOSH, or local equivalent).
  • High Voltage (HV) or Low Voltage (LV) AP/CP qualifications are an advantage.
  • Languages: Fluent in English (required); working knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language is highly advantageous.
  • Right to work: EU / UK Passport required

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes

  • Critical Infrastructure Mindset: Deep understanding of high-reliability power, cooling, and BMS architectures.
  • Proactive Problem Solving: Ability to identify installation issues on site and implement safe, practical solutions quickly.
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to manage international trade crews and interface effectively with client representatives.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced site environments and outdoors in Nordic winter conditions.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Permanent employment contract
  • Living allowance, accommodation, and travel provisions (for rotation-based roles).
  • 3:1 rotation (1 week off work)
  • Comprehensive safety equipment and cold-weather workwear provided.
  • Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing global critical infrastructure sector.

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