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:
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Creation of new white space and associated structural alterations
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Replacement of existing generators with new units
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New LV infrastructure (switchboards and distribution)
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New HV transformer and diversion of existing HV supply
Civils works include:
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Ground clearance of trees and shrubs for new mechanical plant (chillers)
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Groundworks and bases for new equipment
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Internal steel frames for new rooms
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Modifications to the existing building (forming openings, installing louvres, etc.)
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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)
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Taking ownership of day-to-day civils delivery on site
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Coordinating direct and sub-contract labour, plant, materials and logistics
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Ensuring works are sequenced, safe and aligned with programme
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Maintaining accurate records, site diaries and compliance with company procedures
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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
You don’t need previous data centre experience, but you must bring:
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Critical infrastructure background – e.g. pharma, hospitals, critical plant, high-spec industrial/commercial
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HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
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SMSTS
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Black CSCS
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First Aid
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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