Mechanical Construction Manager

Winthrop Technologies; Sines; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on Europe’s largest data centres

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative high-performance team

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd in Portugal is seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager for a site-based role to deliver complex mechanical building services on major data centre projects. You will report to the Mechanical Project Manager and coordinate with the project team and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a mechanical degree, previous construction management experience in M&E contracting, and a focus on safety, quality, and timely procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in mechanical-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as Mechanical Construction Manager or similar role in M&E contracting is desirable.
• Data centre experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain effective communication with the client and wider project stakeholders.
• Prepare and implement method statements and risk assessments for mechanical construction activities.
• Coordinate sequencing of mechanical installations, including pipework, to meet milestones.
• Oversee commercial aspects from handover to technical procurement of equipment and subcontractors.
• Document and cost scope changes, including monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Monitor the two-week look-ahead programme with the project team.
• Ensure labour resources are planned, mobilised and maintained per programme.
• Maintain high workmanship and quality, coordinating subcontractor activities on site.
• Identify and notify variations and delays to project management.
• Ensure plant/materials meet specifications, are stored/handled safely.
• Comply with health, safety, environmental, and governance requirements on site.

Skills

Data centre experience

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are pleased to announce that we have a vacancy for a Mechanical Construction Manager to join our expanding team in Portugal. This is a site-based role, playing a key part in the successful delivery of complex mechanical building services works on major data centre projects.

Reporting to the Mechanical Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain effective communication with the client and wider project stakeholders
• Prepare and implement method statements and risk assessments for mechanical construction activities, ensuring all HVAC deliverables are completed in line with project, quality, and safety requirements
• Coordinate closely with the project team to sequence mechanical installations, including pipework, to meet programme milestones and scheduled dates
• Manage the project commercially from handover from estimating through to technical procurement of equipment, specialist subcontractors, and suppliers
• Assist in the documentation and costing of scope changes, including preparation of monthly valuations and contribution to the final account
• Manage and monitor the two-week look-ahead programme in conjunction with the project team
• Ensure labour resources are planned, mobilised, and maintained in line with programme requirements
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and quality, managing and coordinating subcontractor activities on site
• Ensure all variations and delays are identified, documented, and formally notified to project management
• Verify that all plant and materials delivered to site meet agreed specifications and are coordinated, stored, and handled safely and securely
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and governance requirements on site

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor's or master's in mechanical-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a Mechanical Construction Manager or similar role within an M&E contracting environment is desirable
• Data centre experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven site environment

Benefits

• Work on Europe's largest and most advanced data centre developments
• Be part of a rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of the digital infrastructure sector
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative, supportive, and high-performance team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to landmark projects shaping the future of digital infrastructure across Europe

Winthrop Technologies Ltd are an equal opportunities employer