Site Manager

Leap29 are supporting a leading client in the data centre sector who are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the on-site delivery of a major data centre project in Norway. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project schedules and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day site activities across all phases of the project.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site execution to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Monitor project progress against programme milestones and implement corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at all times.
• Conduct regular site inspections and oversee quality control throughout construction.
• Chair daily and weekly site coordination meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site issues, delays, and technical challenges in collaboration with the project team.
• Review site documentation, progress reports, and work schedules.
• Support commissioning and handover activities to ensure a smooth transition to the client.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on large-scale construction, industrial, mission-critical, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work packages on site.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project planning, and site logistics.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of health & safety legislation and quality management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage client, contractor, and stakeholder relationships.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Previous experience working on data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, energy, or industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge of MEP installation and commissioning processes.
• Experience working on fast-paced EPC or turnkey construction projects.
• Norwegian language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

What's on Offer

• Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Competitive day rate.
• Opportunity to work on a major data centre development in Norway.
• Join a high-performing project team delivering critical infrastructure.
• Long-term opportunities within the rapidly expanding Nordic data centre market.

If you're an experienced Site Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex construction projects and are looking to join one of Norway's growing data centre developments, we'd like to hear from you.