Site Manager in Denmark

Location: Europe

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Rotation: 3 Weeks On / 1 Week Off Working
Travel: European travel required, with travel between countries paid

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a well-established and growing engineering services contractor delivering large-scale Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) installation projects across Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager with a background in M&E installations, particularly within Data Centres, Industrial, Pharmaceutical or Large-Scale Commercial environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

The role will involve working across various European locations. Candidates must be comfortable travelling internationally and working on a 3:1 rotation, with paid travel between project locations.

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of site activities across one or multiple projects.

• Manage and oversee site supervisors, installation teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.

• Ensure all site activities comply with Health & Safety regulations, company procedures and project-specific requirements.

• Review, implement and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring all operatives understand and comply with them.

• Conduct and oversee site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings and regular site inspections.

• Prepare weekly look-ahead programmes, ensuring installation activities align with the overall project schedule.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective actions where required.

• Ensure all M&E installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and QA/QC procedures.

• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, tools and equipment to maintain productivity and minimise disruption.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including site diaries, progress reports, labour allocation sheets and quality records.

• Monitor project budgets, labour costs and resource allocation to ensure commercial efficiency.

• Identify, record and report project variations, delays, quality concerns and potential risks.

• Attend regular site meetings with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and senior management.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.

• Ensure all necessary quality assurance documentation is completed and submitted in accordance with project requirements.

• Report directly to the Project Manager, providing regular updates on site progress, safety, quality and commercial performance.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within Mechanical and/or Electrical installations, ideally in a Site Management capacity.

• Experience working within Data Centres, Large-Scale Commercial, Industrial or Pharmaceutical environments.

• Strong understanding of M&E installation processes, site coordination and construction project delivery.

• SMSTS or an equivalent recognised Site Management qualification.

• Valid CSCS, ECS, VCA, SCC Managers Card or relevant European equivalent.

• First Aid qualification.

• Electrical safety awareness.

• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, RAMS and QA/QC procedures.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple teams and competing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to produce accurate site reports, progress updates and project documentation.

• Willingness to travel extensively across Europe and work on a 3-week-on, 1-week-off rotation.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience delivering large-scale Data Centre or mission-critical infrastructure projects.

• MEWP certification.

• High Voltage (HV) or Low Voltage (LV) awareness training.

• Additional Project Management qualifications.

• Experience working on international construction projects.

• Familiarity with digital reporting platforms, including SharePoint and workforce management systems.

• Permanent position with an established engineering services contractor.

• 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation.

• Opportunity to work on major M&E projects across Europe.

• Paid travel between European project locations.

• Ongoing professional development and additional training opportunities.

• Opportunity to develop within a growing business delivering technically challenging engineering projects.

We are looking for a proactive, organised and confident Site Manager who takes pride in delivering high-quality projects.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of leading installation teams, maintaining excellent client relationships and ensuring projects progress safely and efficiently.

You must be adaptable, comfortable working internationally and able to take ownership of site operations while maintaining a professional and solutions-focused approach.

If you are an experienced Site Manager with a background in Mechanical or Electrical installations and are looking for a permanent opportunity working on major projects across Europe, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.