Civils Site Manager - Data Centre (Freelance)
Gloucester | £325-£350 per day CIS | 4-week contract | Start ASAP
The project
You’ll be joining a live data centre expansion in Gloucester - a restructure and extension of an existing data hall on a 52‑week programme with the end date aimed at mid Jan 25. You'll be on site full‑time, working alongside project managers, other site managers and a QS to help drive civils delivery over the last 4‑week period.
Key scope includes:
* Creation of new white space and associated structural alterations
* Replacement of existing generators with new units
* New LV infrastructure (switchboards and distribution)
* New HV transformer and diversion of existing HV supply
Civils works include:
* Ground clearance of trees and shrubs for new mechanical plant (chillers)
* Groundworks and bases for new equipment
* Internal steel frames for new rooms
* Modifications to the existing building (forming openings, installing louvres, etc.)
* Raised access floor installation and mezzanine floor works
M&E works on the project cover typical DC systems: mechanical cooling, AC, fire protection, BMS, containment, PDUs, cabling, comms, fire systems, etc.
What you’ll be doing (Civils SM remit)
* Taking ownership of day‑to‑day civils delivery on site
* Coordinating direct and sub‑contract labour, plant, materials and logistics
* Ensuring works are sequenced, safe and aligned with programme
* Maintaining accurate records, site diaries and compliance with company procedures
* Liaising with the wider project team (PMs, QS, M&E leads) to keep civils aligned with M&E and overall milestones
What you’ll need
* Critical infrastructure background – e.g. pharma, hospitals, critical plant, high‑spec industrial/commercial
* HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
* SMSTS
* Black CSCS
* First Aid
* Full UK driving licence
If you're an experienced Civils Site Manager looking for an immediate start and a keen day rate apply with your CV and availability.
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