Data Center M&E Cost Management Lead

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Sines; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Cost Management professional to lead cost control for a data centre construction project in Sines, Portugal. The role is on-site five days a week and reports to the Business Unit Directors.

You will manage cost planning, budgeting, tenders, and final accounts, coordinate with project teams, ensure contract compliance, and communicate clearly in English. This is a challenging opportunity within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Sound M&E cost management experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations.
• Familiarity with data center industry standards and specs.
• Experience with tendering and contract strategies.
• Post-contract cost management experience.
• Clear, effective oral and written communication.
• Organised and adaptable to changing environments.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiation and numeracy skills.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements.
• Understanding of legislation impacting building contracts.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English.
• Available to work in Sines five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Delivering cost management services and ensuring deliverables meet customer requirements.
• Managing projects to provide high-quality services per procedures.
• Preparing and presenting cost estimates and option studies.
• Cost planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Cost-in-use studies and tender evaluation.
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
• Settling final accounts and administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
• Working with project teams to integrate cost management into delivery.
• Identifying and managing cost-related risks and opportunities.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising Directors of issues impacting Gleeds PI insurance.

Skills

Cost management

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Data centre know-how

Procurement strategies

Post-contract cost

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Legislation knowledge

Teamwork

English proficiency

On-site availability

Education

Engineering degree or similar

Job description

Gleeds is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Cost Management professional to lead cost control for a data centre construction project in Sines, Portugal. The role is on-site five days a week and reports to the Business Unit Directors.

You will manage cost planning, budgeting, tenders, and final accounts, coordinate with project teams, ensure contract compliance, and communicate clearly in English. This is a challenging opportunity within a global firm.