Job Description

About the company:
Our client is a highly established M&E Contractor delivering major mission-critical and data centre projects across Europe. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of large-scale projects, they are seeking an experienced MEP Lead to join their project team in Portugal.

About the role:

• Competitive salary €100,000 - €120,000 (DOE)
• Attractive benefits and project package
• Major data centre / mission-critical project
• Long-term European project pipeline
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Senior leadership position within an experienced project team

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Lead and coordinate all MEP activities across design, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.
• Manage and support MEP engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and specialist contractors.
• Oversee technical reviews, quality inspections, programme progress, and project reporting.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, design teams, and key project stakeholders.
• Review MEP design information, technical submittals, method statements, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve design, installation, and coordination issues to maintain programme momentum.
• Ensure MEP works are delivered in line with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Drive commissioning readiness and support the successful testing and handover of MEP systems.
• Assist with project planning, forecasting, progress tracking, and achievement of key milestones.

Position Requirements:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience within large-scale construction, M&E, or mission-critical projects.
• Strong experience managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary MEP teams.
• Excellent understanding of MEP systems, design coordination, installation, and commissioning processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects within demanding programme environments.

To register your interest, or for more information, please contact Mhairi Regan at SSA Recruitment or Apply Now!