CSA Manager, Data Centre (Charleroi, Belgium)

CSA Manager, Data Centre (Charleroi, Belgium)

Navita Technical is hiring a CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) Manager to lead the civil, structural and architectural scope of a hyperscale data centre in Charleroi. You will own CSA delivery from design coordination through groundworks, building shell and core, fit-out and handover. Your goal is to deliver a safe, high-quality facility on programme and within budget, and to coordinate it closely with the MEP and commissioning teams.

You will report to the [Project Director / Construction Manager] and lead a team of CSA engineers, package managers, supervisors and QA/QC staff.

Eligibility and compliance (please read before applying)

We are looking for candidates who are fully compliant to work in Belgium. Due to the nature of our client’s site and our own obligations, we can only progress applicants who meet the requirements below. Evidence will be requested before any offer is confirmed.

• Right to work: You must have the legal right to work in Belgium (EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship, or a valid Belgian work and residence authorisation).
• Belgian tax residence: You must be a Belgian tax resident and registered at your Belgian address, or be able to evidence full compliance with the Belgian requirements for people working in Belgium from abroad.
• If you work through your own company or as self-employed: You need an active Belgian enterprise number (KBO/BCE), a valid VAT number and proof of independent status.
• If you are posted from another country: You need a valid Limosa declaration and the correct social security documentation (an A1 certificate from your home country, or Belgian social security registration).
• Site access: You must hold, or be able to obtain, any registration or ID required for construction sites in Belgium.

Candidates who are not Belgian tax resident and cannot evidence the compliance above will not be considered. Please do not apply if you cannot meet these requirements.

What you’ll do

Design and technical coordination

• Review and coordinate civil, structural and architectural designs for the data hall shells, central utility buildings, energy centre, roads, drainage and external works
• Coordinate foundations, piling and groundworks, structural steel and concrete frames, precast elements, floor slabs, roofing, façade and cladding
• Ensure designs meet client standards, Eurocodes, Belgian building regulations and the building and environmental permit conditions
• Lead BIM coordination and clash detection, and approve shop drawings and technical submittals
• Manage the interfaces between CSA and MEP, including plant platforms, floor loadings, penetrations, cable routes, and equipment access and installation routes

Planning, procurement and cost

• Integrate CSA works into the master schedule, including phased data hall handovers and the weather-dependent critical path
• Manage procurement of long-lead structural and envelope packages (structural steel, precast, façade systems, roofing, doors and security elements)
• Control the CSA budget, including forecasts, change orders and subcontractor valuations

Subcontractors and stakeholders

• Prepare tender packages, negotiate and award subcontracts, and manage performance on quality, programme and safety
• Act as the main CSA contact for the client, design team, technical control office and local authorities

Quality, safety and compliance

• Ensure compliance with Belgian construction regulations, fire-safety standards, acoustic and energy performance requirements and environmental permit conditions
• Organise inspections by the technical control office and approved bodies, and close out snags
• Lead a safety-first site culture, including management of works at height, excavations, lifting operations and temporary works
• Enforce the Belgian temporary and mobile construction site safety requirements

Completion and handover

• Manage building envelope completion, including air and water tightness, so that areas are ready for MEP energisation and commissioning
• Coordinate fire stopping, compartmentation, and data hall finishes and cleanliness standards
• Track open items and subcontractor close-out to protect the commissioning programme
• Deliver as-builts, the post-intervention file (PID/DIU), O&M manuals and warranties, and manage provisional and final acceptance of the CSA scope

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Compliance with the eligibility requirements above
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• [10]+ years in large-scale construction, including [5]+ years on data centre or other mission-critical or industrial projects
• At least one large construction project delivered from groundworks to handover
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and concrete construction, building envelope systems and groundworks
• Knowledge of Belgian building regulations, permitting and Eurocodes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Fluent English and a valid driving licence (B)
• Calm, structured and a clear communicator, able to lead large subcontractor teams in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Master’s degree / Industrial Engineer
• Hyperscale or 20 MW+ data centre experience
• Dutch and/or French
• BIM (Revit, Navisworks)
• VCA (VOL/VCA) site safety certification
• Experience in pharma, semiconductor, logistics or other large industrial projects

What we offer

• A competitive package, in line with your experience and engagement type
• The chance to deliver a flagship digital infrastructure project in Belgium
• A professional, safety-led team and long-term project opportunities
• Specific terms will be discussed with shortlisted candidates

How to apply

Apply through Indeed with your CV. Please state in your application whether you are Belgian tax resident, or how you will meet the compliance requirements above.

Work Location: In person