Electrical 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 Electrical Supervisor for a data centre project in Milan. 6–8 weeks duration, on a rotational shift pattern, working two weeks on site before heading home for a long weekend.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and coordinate day-to-day electrical installation works on site, ensuring works are delivered to programme and specification
* Manage and direct electrical 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 escalate
* Liaise with the Project Manager and other trade supervisors (mechanical, BMS, fire, etc.) to ensure coordinated, clash-free installation
* Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and method statements to ensure correct installation
* Ensure all works comply with relevant electrical standards, health & safety regulations, and client procedures
* Complete and maintain all relevant H&S and site paperwork — including RAMS, permits to work, isolation/permit-to-work procedures, toolbox talks, and daily site diaries
* Monitor and enforce PPE compliance and safe working practices, including safe isolation procedures
* Manage plant, tools, and materials on site, ensuring availability and minimising delays
* Support testing, inspection and commissioning of electrical systems, and manage associated documentation
* Support snagging and de-snagging processes, tracking outstanding items through to close-out
* Attend site progress meetings and report on electrical progress, risks and issues
* Ensure quality control checks are carried out and documented in line with client requirements
* Support and mentor electrical operatives on site, promoting a strong safety and quality culture
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as an Electrical Supervisor, ideally on data centre.
* Strong track record of seeing projects through, genuine commitment and reliability.
* Confident and thorough with site walks, inspections and quality checks
* Solid working knowledge of H&S requirements, safe isolation procedures, and site documentation/paperwork
* Comfortable managing subcontractors and coordinating with other trades
* Able to read and work from electrical drawings and specifications
* Relevant certifications (e.g. CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS, 18th Edition, 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: Electrical Supervisor, Electrical Construction Manager, Electrical Site Manager, M&E Site Manager, M&E Supervisor)
