Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre Construction

Breagh Recruitment; 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

Opportunity to work on some of Europe\

data centre developments

Resumo da oferta

Established European Data Centre Main Contractor is seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager for a flagship data centre project in Lisbon. You will lead on-site mechanical building services, coordinate HVAC and pipework, and manage subcontractors to deliver safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You will report to the Mechanical Project Manager, drive programme delivery, oversee QA, and collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure alignment with the programme

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day mechanical construction activities on the project.
• Coordinate HVAC and mechanical pipework with subcontractors.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Ensure mechanical works meet programme milestones and quality standards.
• Manage procurement of specialist equipment and packages.
• Support commercial activities including valuations and variations.
• Monitor two-week look-ahead programmes.
• Maintain communication with the client and project team.

Conhecimentos

Mechanical construction management

HVAC experience

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Programme delivery

Communication skills

Formação académica

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Ferramentas

Digital project management platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre Construction (BH-3497-1)

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

Job title: Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre Construction
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Company: Established European Data Centre Main Contractor
Package: Competitive salary + comprehensive package

The Company

This established international contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale mission critical and data centre projects across Ireland and mainland Europe. With a substantial pipeline of work and continued expansion throughout Portugal, they are recognised for delivering technically complex projects safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Their collaborative approach, investment in people, and commitment to engineering excellence have made them one of Europe's leading specialists in digital infrastructure construction. This role is based on a major data centre development in Lisbon, Portugal, offering long-term career progression within a growing European business.

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