Site Manager - Electrical Bias (Site Services)

Site Manager – Electrical Bias (Site Services)

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Employment Type: Contract / Permanent

Contract Rate: €400 per day

Permanent Salary: €80,000 per annum

Project Duration: 2 Years or Permanent

Project Start Date: 3-10 November

Project: Data Centre – Brownfield Commissioning

About the Role

An established infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Site Manager – Electrical Bias to support a major data-centre project in Frankfurt, Germany.

The project involves brownfield commissioning across four data centres. This is a hands-on, site-based management position suited to an experienced Site Manager or Site Supervisor with a strong electrical background and proven experience in site services and temporary services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of site activities, management of a team of approximately 10 personnel, and ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a practical, boots-on-the-ground professional who enjoys being actively involved in site operations, coordinating contractors, managing resources, and resolving issues as they arise. The position is not intended for a purely office-based or senior project-management professional.

Previous data-centre experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates with strong site services and temporary services experience, alongside the appropriate electrical background, site-management experience, and LVAP qualification, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management & Daily Operations

Manage and coordinate day-to-day site activities throughout the brownfield commissioning project.

Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on site, providing practical leadership and support to the site team.

Supervise and coordinate a team of approximately 10 personnel, ensuring tasks and resources are managed effectively.

Monitor daily progress and address operational issues to maintain efficient site delivery.

Ensure site activities are coordinated in line with project requirements and commissioning schedules.

Electrical & Site Services Management

Oversee electrical-focused site activities, drawing on a strong practical understanding of electrical installations and site operations.

Coordinate site services and temporary services to support ongoing project and commissioning activities.

Ensure site services are appropriately coordinated to meet operational requirements.

Identify and resolve site-related issues, escalating where necessary and driving actions through to completion.

Support the delivery of works associated with the brownfield commissioning process.

Contractor & Team Coordination

Coordinate contractors, site personnel, and the wider commissioning team to ensure effective collaboration.

Manage manpower and resource allocation in line with daily site priorities.

Communicate work requirements, priorities, and potential issues clearly to relevant stakeholders.

Maintain strong working relationships with contractors and project teams.

Provide practical guidance and leadership to ensure the team works efficiently and collaboratively.

Health, Safety & Site Compliance

Promote safe working practices across all site activities.

Ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently in accordance with applicable site procedures and project requirements.

Identify site issues and potential risks, taking appropriate action to resolve them.

Support the wider project team in maintaining an organised and well-coordinated working environment.

Brownfield Commissioning Support

Support day-to-day activities associated with the commissioning of existing data-centre infrastructure.

Coordinate site activities with the wider commissioning team to maintain progress and minimise disruption.

Assist in resolving practical site challenges as they arise throughout the project.

Maintain clear communication between site personnel, contractors, and commissioning stakeholders.

Technical Environment

The successful candidate will have experience working within environments including:

Electrical installation and site operations

Site services and temporary services

Construction and engineering projects

Hands-on site supervision and management

Contractor and manpower coordination

Electrical-focused site management

Brownfield commissioning environments

Data-centre infrastructure projects (advantageous)

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Proven experience as a hands-on Site Manager or Site Supervisor within an electrical, construction, or engineering environment.

Strong electrical background or electrical bias.

LVAP qualification – essential.

Strong experience managing site services and temporary services.

Previous experience managing or coordinating a small site team.

Practical experience coordinating daily site activities, contractors, and resources.

Ability to identify site issues and drive them through to resolution.

Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Good English communication skills.

A proactive, practical approach to site management and the ability to work effectively in a site-based environment.

Desirable

Previous experience working on data-centre projects.

Experience supporting brownfield commissioning activities.

Familiarity with hyperscale data-centre environments.

Experience coordinating multiple contractors and commissioning teams on complex infrastructure projects.

Experience working on large-scale electrical or critical infrastructure projects.

Please note: Previous data-centre experience is not essential. Candidates with the right electrical background, LVAP qualification, and strong site services or temporary services experience will be considered.

Salary, Package & Benefits

The opportunity is available on either a contract or permanent basis, providing flexibility for candidates seeking a two-year project assignment or a permanent position.

Contract Opportunity

Rate: €400 per day.

Duration: 2 years.

Flights provided.

Single accommodation provided.

Company-provided van.

Accommodation located approximately 15–20 minutes from the project site.

Candidates can return home every other weekend.

No formal rotation schedule.

Permanent Opportunity

Salary: €80,000 per annum.

Permanent employment with opportunities for long-term career progression.

Flights provided.

Single accommodation provided.

Company-provided van.

Accommodation located approximately 15–20 minutes from the project site.

Candidates can return home every other weekend.

No formal rotation schedule.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a practical, electrically biased Site Manager with strong site services and temporary services experience, an LVAP qualification, and the confidence to manage a small team in a demanding site environment.

Candidates should be comfortable taking ownership of daily site coordination, managing manpower, working closely with contractors, and resolving operational challenges without relying solely on senior management or office-based support.

While data-centre experience would be beneficial, the primary focus is on finding someone with the right electrical and site-management background who can make an immediate contribution to the project.

The key requirements are site services and temporary services experience, electrical expertise, hands-on site management, team leadership, and LVAP certification.