Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre Construction

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 85 000 - 105 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Accommodation provided

Flights provided

Company pension

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Continuous professional development

Long-term career progression across EU

Resumo da oferta

European Data Centre Main Contractor delivering major mission critical projects in Lisbon is seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager to take responsibility for mechanical building services installations on a major data centre project. You will report to the Mechanical Project Manager, coordinating subcontractors and driving programme delivery with safety and quality at the forefront.

Ideal candidates will have proven M&E management experience on large-scale projects, strong leadership, and

Qualificações

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager or Senior Mechanical Site Manager in an M&E contracting environment.
• Experience managing large-scale mechanical installations including HVAC and pipework packages.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, quality assurance, and programme delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day mechanical construction activities across the project.
• Coordinate HVAC, mechanical pipework, and specialist mechanical subcontractors.
• Prepare and implement method statements and risk assessments.
• Work closely with the project team to deliver mechanical works in line with programme milestones.
• Manage procurement of specialist equipment, materials, and subcontract packages.
• Assist with commercial management including valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mechanical Construction Manager - Data Centre Construction (BH-3497-2)

Location Lisbon, Portugal Sector Engineering Salary 100,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Mechanical Construction Manager - Data Centre Construction
Location: Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal
Company: European Data Centre Main Contractor delivering major mission critical projects

The Company

This Irish contractor is a major player in European data centre construction, delivering large-scale mission critical projects across Ireland and mainland Europe.

With a strong pipeline of data centre developments and continued growth across Europe, they are expanding their project teams in Portugal. This Mechanical Construction Manager will be based on a major data centre project in Lisbon.

The Role: Mechanical Construction Manager

As Mechanical Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical building services installations on a major data centre project in Lisbon. Reporting to the Mechanical Project Manager, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage programme delivery, oversee quality standards, and ensure mechanical works are completed safely and efficiently.

The role requires strong leadership on site while working closely with project management, commercial teams, specialist suppliers, and client representatives to ensure all mechanical installations are delivered in line with programme and specification.

Must Have Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager or Senior Mechanical Site Manager within an M&E contracting environment.
• Experience managing large-scale mechanical installations including HVAC and pipework packages.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, quality assurance, and programme delivery.
• Excellent communication and subcontractor management skills.
• Ability to work on large construction projects in a fast-paced site environment.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience delivering data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or other mission critical projects.
• Experience working for an M&E contractor on major European construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing variations and procurement.

Nice to Have

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience using digital project management platforms.
• Previous overseas project experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day mechanical construction activities across the project.
• Coordinate HVAC, mechanical pipework, and specialist mechanical subcontractors.
• Prepare and implement method statements and risk assessments.
• Work closely with the project team to deliver mechanical works in line with programme milestones.
• Manage procurement of specialist equipment, materials, and subcontract packages.
• Assist with commercial management including valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor and manage two-week look-ahead programmes.
• Coordinate labour requirements to maintain programme delivery
• Ensure all mechanical installations meet quality standards and project specifications.
• Monitor plant and material deliveries to ensure compliance and correct storage.
• Maintain excellent communication with the client, consultants, and wider project team.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company procedures throughout construction.

About You

You are an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager with a strong background delivering complex mechanical building services packages for an M&E contractor. You have excellent organisational skills, can coordinate multiple subcontractors simultaneously, and are confident driving programme delivery while maintaining exceptional quality and safety standards.

You enjoy working within collaborative project teams and have the technical ability to solve problems while maintaining positive relationships with clients and site stakeholders.

What's on Offer

Salary: €85,000 to €105,000 DOE

Benefits

• Accommodation provided
• Flights provided
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Annual bonus
• Continuous professional development
• Long-term career progression across European projects
• Opportunity to work on some of Europe's largest data centre developments

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Europe's fastest-growing specialist data centre contractors on a landmark project in Lisbon. You'll be part of a highly experienced project team delivering technically challenging mechanical works using industry-leading construction methods.

With a strong pipeline of projects across Europe, this role offers genuine long-term career progression, exposure to world-class projects, and the opportunity to build your career within one of the most respected names in the mission critical construction sector.