MEP Lead - Portugal

MEP Lead – Portugal You are an experienced MEP Lead with a strong background in large-scale, mission-critical construction, looking to take ownership of complex data centre projects across Portugal.

This is a senior leadership role with a Tier 1 delivery contractor operating across multiple European jurisdictions. You will lead all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing activities from early design coordination through construction, commissioning, and final handover on high-value data centre developments.

For those keen to learn more about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ryan at ryan@breaghrecruitment.com / 353 (0)1 531 4345.

MEP Lead Skills:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
  
  
• Minimum 10 years’ experience delivering large-scale construction projects with a strong MEP focus
  
  
• Proven experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary MEP teams
  
  
• Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, design coordination, and installation methodologies
  
  
• Experience delivering data centre, mission-critical, or industrial projects is highly advantageous
  
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  
  
• Ability to identify and resolve technical and delivery challenges proactively
  
  
• Experience working across design, construction, and commissioning phases
  
  
• High standards of quality, safety, and compliance
  
  

As an MEP Lead:

• Lead and coordinate all MEP services across design, construction, and commissioning stages
  
  
• Manage and support the MEP project team, including subcontractors, engineers, and site supervision
  
  
• Review and approve MEP design documentation, technical submittals, and method statements
  
  
• Oversee technical reviews, quality inspections, and progress reporting
  
  
• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, safety regulations, and company procedures
  
  
• Act as the primary MEP point of contact for clients, consultants, and key stakeholders
  
  
• Identify and resolve design or construction issues to maintain programme momentum
  
  
• Drive commissioning readiness and ensure smooth handover of all MEP systems
  
  
• Support project planning, forecasting, and progress tracking against key milestones
  
  

Health & Safety / Compliance:

• Ensure all MEP activities are delivered in line with company HSEQ and project safety standards
  
  
• Promote a safe, compliant, and quality-driven site culture
  
  
• Maintain accurate technical records and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
  
  

The Package: A competitive salary up to €100,000 DOE is on offer, alongside a strong benefits package, long-term career progression, and the opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile data centre projects in Portugal.

Interviews are currently taking place. If you are interested, click Apply Now, forward an up-to-date CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com, or call 353 (0)1 531 4345.

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