Mechanical Supervisor – Data Centre Project, Milan
Location: Milan, Italy
Contract Length: 6–8 weeks
Rota: 2 weeks on site / long weekend home rotation (fly out Tuesday morning, fly home Friday morning, every 2 weeks)
Rate: £400 per day
Package: Flights, accommodation and expenses covered
The Role
We're recruiting an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join a live data centre project in Milan. This is a 6–8 week assignment on a rotational shift pattern, giving you regular time back home while working on a high-spec, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and coordinate day-to-day mechanical installation works on site, ensuring works are delivered to programme and to specification
* Manage and direct mechanical subcontractors and labour, allocating tasks and monitoring output/productivity
* Carry out regular site walks and inspections to identify snags, quality issues, and installation defects before they become problems
* Liaise with the Project Manager and other trade supervisors (electrical, BMS, fire, etc.) to ensure works are coordinated and clash-free
* Review and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and method statements to ensure correct installation
* Ensure all works are carried out in line with health & safety regulations and company/client procedures
* Complete and maintain all relevant H&S and site paperwork — including RAMS, permits to work, toolbox talks, and daily site diaries
* Monitor and enforce PPE compliance and safe working practices across the mechanical team
* Manage plant, tools and materials on site, ensuring availability and minimising delays
* Support snagging and de-snagging processes, tracking outstanding items through to close-out
* Attend site progress meetings and report on mechanical progress, risks and issues
* Support commissioning activities and handover documentation as required
* Ensure quality control checks are carried out and documented in line with client requirements
* Support and mentor mechanical operatives on site, promoting a strong safety and quality culture
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor, ideally on data centre.
* Strong track record of seeing projects through.
* Confident and thorough with site walks, inspections and quality checks
* Solid working knowledge of H&S requirements and site documentation/paperwork
* Comfortable managing subcontractors and coordinating with other trades
* Able to read and work from mechanical drawings and specifications
* Relevant certifications (e.g. CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS, First Aid) and right to work
* Willing to work the 2-weeks-on rotational pattern and travel to Milan
Package
* £400 per day
* Flights, accommodation and expenses covered
* 6–8 week project length
(Key Words: Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Site Manager, Mechanical Construction Manager)
