Senior Data Centre Logistics & Lifting Lead

Winthrop Technologies; Sines; Presencial; EUR 75 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

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Career development

Competitive salary

Industry leader

Resumo da oferta

Winthrop Technologies is seeking an experienced Construction Logistics Manager to lead on a large-scale data centre project in Sines, Portugal. This site-based role requires directing planning, movements, lifting operations, and material flow to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery across all construction logistics.

The successful candidate will own site logistics strategy, including traffic management, crane coordination, delivery planning, storage optimisation, and heavy equipment

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in M&E contracting or mission-critical/data centre environments.
• Proven experience managing heavy lifts, complex equipment shifts, and crane operations.
• Strong knowledge of lifting regulations, planning, rigging, and safe execution of major lifts.
• Experience coordinating with crane suppliers, heavy haulage, and specialist logistics providers.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects from design through to commissioning within tight timelines.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and vendor risk management.
• Proficiency in project management tools and engineering software.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Responsabilidades

• Take full ownership of OFCI packages and act as primary contact between client-appointed vendors and internal teams.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex lifting operations, equipment shifts, and crane activities per project programmes.
• Develop and review lifting plans, method statements, and RAMS for major plant installations.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of OFCI equipment — logistics planning, transport coordination, site access, cranage, rigging, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Coordinate mobile cranes, tower cranes, and specialist lifting equipment for safe, efficient use.
• Liaise with logistics teams, crane suppliers, rigging contractors, and site management to ensure seamless execution of lifts and shifts.
• Monitor lifting ops for compliance with health & safety regulations, lifting standards, and best practice.
• Manage and mentor the OFCI team and lifting coordinators to maintain high performance and accountability.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure safe integration of equipment installations.
• Chair stakeholder meetings with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to drive progress and resolve challenges.
• Monitor and report on project progress, costs, and risks related to lifting strategy and site logistics constraints.
• Ensure all equipment and lifting activities meet technical, safety, and quality requirements prior to installation.
• Proactively manage commercial and operational risks associated with lifting operations and specialist equipment movements.
• Ensure strict adherence to health & safety procedures, including lifting operations regulations and site-specific safety protocols.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Project planning

Strong communication

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Formação académica

Electrical Engineering degree

Ferramentas

Engineering software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Winthrop Technologies is seeking an experienced Construction Logistics Manager to lead on a large-scale data centre project in Sines, Portugal. This site-based role requires directing planning, movements, lifting operations, and material flow to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery across all construction logistics.

The successful candidate will own site logistics strategy, including traffic management, crane coordination, delivery planning, storage optimisation, and heavy equipment