Mechanical Engineering
Posted 2 hours ago
Job Title: MEP Lead Data Centre Construction
Location: Portugal
Leading International Data Centre Contractor
Excellent salary of at least €110,000 DOE plus full package
The Company
This contractor is one of Europe’s leading data centre delivery specialists, operating exclusively in the mission critical construction sector. With multiple live projects across Portugal, Spain, Ireland and mainland Europe, they are delivering large scale hyperscale and colocation facilities for global technology clients.
Their reputation is built on technical excellence, programme certainty and the ability to deliver complex MEP installations at scale. With several hundred megawatts of data centre capacity currently under construction, they offer genuine long term career progression within the European data centre market.
The Role MEP Lead
As MEP Lead, you will take full ownership of mechanical, electrical and plumbing delivery on a major data centre project in Portugal. This is a senior site based leadership role overseeing the coordination, installation and commissioning of all MEP systems from design through to handover.
You will lead a multi disciplinary MEP team, drive quality and safety standards, and ensure programme milestones are achieved across complex building services packages. Your impact will be measured by technical performance, commissioning readiness and the successful energisation of mission critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all MEP activities across design coordination, construction and commissioning phases
• Oversee mechanical and electrical subcontractors, package managers and site engineers
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations across all building services works
• Review and approve MEP design documentation, technical submittals and method statements
• Drive quality control, inspections and compliance with project specifications
• Coordinate with planners to maintain programme milestones and manage lookahead schedules
• Chair MEP coordination meetings with consultants, client representatives and internal teams
• Identify and resolve design clashes and installation issues before they impact programme
• Manage commissioning strategy, ensuring systems are fully tested and ready for handover
• Provide accurate reporting on progress, risks, commercial impacts and resource requirements
About You
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services
• 10 years plus experience in large scale construction with a strong MEP focus
• Proven background delivering data centre, mission critical or industrial projects
• Strong understanding of HVAC, power distribution, containment, BMS and life safety systems
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary MEP teams on fast track construction projects
• Confident managing subcontractors, driving performance and maintaining standards
• Highly organised with a sharp focus on quality, safety and programme delivery
• Commercially aware and comfortable working alongside Project Directors and Commercial Managers
What’s on Offer
Salary: Of at least €110,000 plus package DOE
Benefits:
• Performance related bonus
• Accommodation or living allowance
• Flights and rotation support where applicable
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing CPD and structured career progression
• Opportunity to work on large scale hyperscale data centre projects across Europe
Why Apply?
This is a high profile MEP Lead position on a flagship data centre project in Portugal, offering exposure to cutting edge mission critical construction. You will be joining at senior level with real influence over delivery, commissioning and client relationships.
For experienced MEP professionals looking to step into a strategic leadership role within the European data centre construction market, this is a strong long term move with clear progression to Project Director level.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this MEP Lead role in Portugal, please send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call us directly on 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting senior MEP professionals for data centre and mission critical construction projects across Ireland and Europe. If you are an experienced MEP Lead, Building Services Manager, MEP Manager or Senior MEP Project Manager within the data centre sector, we understand the technical demands of these roles and the level of expertise required.
We are actively working with leading data centre contractors on MEP Lead and senior building services positions across Portugal, Spain, Ireland and mainland Europe.
Related roles include MEP Manager, Building Services Manager, Senior MEP Engineer, Electrical Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager and Data Centre Project Manager.
Location: Portugal
Leading International Data Centre Contractor
Excellent salary of at least €110,000 DOE plus full package
The Company
This contractor is one of Europe’s leading data centre delivery specialists, operating exclusively in the mission critical construction sector. With multiple live projects across Portugal, Spain, Ireland and mainland Europe, they are delivering large scale hyperscale and colocation facilities for global technology clients.
Their reputation is built on technical excellence, programme certainty and the ability to deliver complex MEP installations at scale. With several hundred megawatts of data centre capacity currently under construction, they offer genuine long term career progression within the European data centre market.
The Role MEP Lead
As MEP Lead, you will take full ownership of mechanical, electrical and plumbing delivery on a major data centre project in Portugal. This is a senior site based leadership role overseeing the coordination, installation and commissioning of all MEP systems from design through to handover.
You will lead a multi disciplinary MEP team, drive quality and safety standards, and ensure programme milestones are achieved across complex building services packages. Your impact will be measured by technical performance, commissioning readiness and the successful energisation of mission critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all MEP activities across design coordination, construction and commissioning phases
• Oversee mechanical and electrical subcontractors, package managers and site engineers
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations across all building services works
• Review and approve MEP design documentation, technical submittals and method statements
• Drive quality control, inspections and compliance with project specifications
• Coordinate with planners to maintain programme milestones and manage lookahead schedules
• Chair MEP coordination meetings with consultants, client representatives and internal teams
• Identify and resolve design clashes and installation issues before they impact programme
• Manage commissioning strategy, ensuring systems are fully tested and ready for handover
• Provide accurate reporting on progress, risks, commercial impacts and resource requirements
About You
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services
• 10 years plus experience in large scale construction with a strong MEP focus
• Proven background delivering data centre, mission critical or industrial projects
• Strong understanding of HVAC, power distribution, containment, BMS and life safety systems
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary MEP teams on fast track construction projects
• Confident managing subcontractors, driving performance and maintaining standards
• Highly organised with a sharp focus on quality, safety and programme delivery
• Commercially aware and comfortable working alongside Project Directors and Commercial Managers
What’s on Offer
Salary: Of at least €110,000 plus package DOE
Benefits:
• Performance related bonus
• Accommodation or living allowance
• Flights and rotation support where applicable
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing CPD and structured career progression
• Opportunity to work on large scale hyperscale data centre projects across Europe
Why Apply?
This is a high profile MEP Lead position on a flagship data centre project in Portugal, offering exposure to cutting edge mission critical construction. You will be joining at senior level with real influence over delivery, commissioning and client relationships.
For experienced MEP professionals looking to step into a strategic leadership role within the European data centre construction market, this is a strong long term move with clear progression to Project Director level.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this MEP Lead role in Portugal, please send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call us directly on 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting senior MEP professionals for data centre and mission critical construction projects across Ireland and Europe. If you are an experienced MEP Lead, Building Services Manager, MEP Manager or Senior MEP Project Manager within the data centre sector, we understand the technical demands of these roles and the level of expertise required.
We are actively working with leading data centre contractors on MEP Lead and senior building services positions across Portugal, Spain, Ireland and mainland Europe.
Related roles include MEP Manager, Building Services Manager, Senior MEP Engineer, Electrical Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager and Data Centre Project Manager.
