MEP Lead – Data Centre Project (Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal)
Location: Portugal, Portugal Salary: €115,000 - €125,000 + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation 17/4 + €1,000 Living Cost p/m
Portugal, Portugal
M&E Building Services
Permanent
€115,000 - €125,000 + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation 17/4 + €1,000 Living Cost p/m
MEP Lead – Data Centre Project (Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal)
Salary: €115,000 - €125,000 + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation 17/4 + €1,000 Living Cost p/m Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Type: Full-Time, Site-Based
We are seeking an experienced MEP Lead to oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing delivery on a major data centre project in Portugal. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams through design, construction, commissioning, and final handover, ensuring all MEP systems are delivered to the highest standards.
The position requires strong technical leadership, excellent coordination skills, and extensive experience working on large-scale, high-tech, or mission-critical projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and coordinate all MEP services across design, installation, commissioning, and handover
Oversee MEP teams including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors
Conduct and approve technical reviews, design documentation, submittals, and method statements
Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, and safety regulations
Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to maintain alignment and resolve issues promptly
Identify and mitigate design and construction conflicts to maintain project schedule
Drive commissioning readiness and ensure smooth system handover
Support project planning, progress tracking, forecasting, and reporting
Ensure all MEP activities integrate seamlessly with structural, architectural, and specialist disciplines
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
Minimum 10+ years’ experience on large-scale construction or mission-critical projects
Strong background in MEP systems, coordination, and installation methodologies
Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Experience in data centre, industrial, or high-tech environments is highly desirable
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
€115,000 - €125,000 + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation 17/4 + €1,000 Living Cost p/m
Opportunity to work on major data centre projects across Europe
Collaborative and high-performance team environment
Strong career development and progression pathways