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Senior Engineer - Data Centre - Portugal

Location: Portugal, Portugal Salary: £55k - £80k + package

Senior Engineer 

Structures / Civil / Concrete works 
Our client is a €1bn turnover Tier 1 main contractor operating across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. They deliver major, complex construction projects with a particular emphasis on Data Centres, Distribution Centres, and large-scale commercial builds.

Role Overview:
As part of their continued growth across mainland Europe, the company is now seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join the delivery team on a new-build hyperscale data centre project in Portugal.
This is a key site-based position responsible for overseeing structural, concrete, and general civil engineering works during the construction phase. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring quality, safety, and technical excellence throughout the delivery of major structural packages on this high-profile project.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Oversee and manage all aspects of structural and civil engineering works, including reinforced concrete frames, substructures, drainage, and external works.
•    Support the Site and Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering activities.
•    Ensure that works are delivered in compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
•    Conduct setting out, surveying, and quality inspections for key structural elements.
•    Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors, and the client to resolve technical issues and maintain progress.
•    Review drawings, specifications, and method statements to ensure buildability and accuracy.
•    Maintain detailed records of progress, quality checks, and engineering documentation.
•    Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement across the site team.

Key Requirements:
•    Proven experience as a Senior Engineer or Section Engineer on large-scale building or civil engineering projects.
•    Strong technical background in concrete structures, substructures, and general civil engineering works.
•    Excellent understanding of setting out, quality control, and construction sequencing.
•    Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
•    Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, coordinate interfaces, and maintain programme.
•    Previous experience working on major data centre, industrial, or commercial projects is highly desirable.
•    Strong communication and leadership skills, with a commitment to safety and quality.


Package:
In return, our client can offer a basic, plus car, accommodation, bonus, and full package.
This is a permanent role based in Portugal, whilst they can offer accommodation, they are NOT offering the role on a rotational basis

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Reference: Senior Engineer - Data Centre - Portugal - AK

Sector: Construction

Type: Permanent

Vision
To consistently deliver a recruitment service that's of an exceptional standard and guided by values of performance, trust, transparency and respect.
Mission
To work in partnership and thoroughly understand the needs and preferences of both our clients and candidates.
Values
Collaborative, passionate, reliable and adaptable - we do not promise what we cannot deliver.