Who are we?
Costaterra Golf & Ocean Club is part of DLC - Discovery Land Company (DLC). DLC is known for developing luxury residential communities and resorts.
Costaterra is a private members only residential community in Comporta - Portugal. It combines luxury living with top-tier hospitality, offering incredible dining, a world-class golf course, spa services, outdoor pursuits, and immersive local experiences.
T o support the continued delivery of its growing portfolio of residential projects, CostaTerra is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Lead to join its Development & Construction team.
What you will do?
- Act as the Developer's representative for all MEP matters.
- Review designs for quality, compliance, constructability, maintainability, and operational suitability.
- Coordinate MEP interfaces with architecture, structures, civil works, interiors, landscape, and infrastructure.
- Support procurement activities, including tender reviews, technical evaluations, and contractor selection.
- Monitor construction progress, quality, and contractor performance.
- Review and approve MEP submittals, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
- Support cost control, value engineering, variation assessments, and change management.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and handover activities.
- Coordinate with operators, facilities management teams, and stakeholders to ensure operational readiness.
- Prepare reports on progress, risks, technical issues, and key project decisions.
What are we looking for?
- Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
- 8-12 years of relevant experience in design and delivery of complex building projects.
- Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and wet utility infrastructure systems.
- Understanding of medium, low and extra low voltage (telecommunications, CCTV, access control, AV, etc).
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers.
- Knowledge of design coordination, construction supervision, commissioning, and project delivery processes.
- Experience in hospitality, luxury residential, mixed-use, healthcare, or commercial developments is desirable.
- Experience working in a developer, PMC, consultancy, or contractor environment is advantageous.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English.
What do we offer?
- Work-Family Culture
- Global Career Opportunities
- Competitive Salarys
- Development Programs
- Medical Insurance
- Meal Allowance
- Staff Restaurant
- Staff Events
- Staff accommodation if you are not local