Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre Construction
Lisbon, Portugal
€100000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 2 hours ago
Job title: Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre Construction
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Company: Established European Data Centre Main Contractor
Package: Competitive salary + comprehensive package
The Company
This established international contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale mission critical and data centre projects across Ireland and mainland Europe. With a substantial pipeline of work and continued expansion throughout Portugal, they are recognised for delivering technically complex projects safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
Their collaborative approach, investment in people, and commitment to engineering excellence have made them one of Europe's leading specialists in digital infrastructure construction. This role is based on a major data centre development in Lisbon, Portugal, offering long-term career progression within a growing European business.
The Role: Mechanical Construction Manager
As Mechanical Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical building services installations on a major data centre project in Lisbon. Reporting to the Mechanical Project Manager, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage programme delivery, oversee quality standards, and ensure mechanical works are completed safely and efficiently.
The role requires strong leadership on site while working closely with project management, commercial teams, specialist suppliers, and client representatives to ensure all mechanical installations are delivered in line with programme and specification.
Must Have Requirements
You are an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager with a strong background delivering complex mechanical building services packages for an M&E contractor. You have excellent organisational skills, can coordinate multiple subcontractors simultaneously, and are confident driving programme delivery while maintaining exceptional quality and safety standards.
You enjoy working within collaborative project teams and have the technical ability to solve problems while maintaining positive relationships with clients and site stakeholders.
What's on Offer
Salary: €85,000 to €105,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Europe's fastest-growing specialist data centre contractors on a landmark project in Lisbon. You'll be part of a highly experienced project team delivering technically challenging mechanical works using industry-leading construction methods.
With a strong pipeline of projects across Europe, this role offers genuine long-term career progression, exposure to world-class projects, and the opportunity to build your career within one of the most respected names in the mission critical construction sector.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Mechanical Construction Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, Building Services Managers, M&E Managers, and mechanical engineering professionals for Ireland and mainland Europe. We work with leading contractors delivering data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial developments, commercial construction, and other complex engineering projects.
If you're looking for a Mechanical Construction Manager role in Portugal or would like to discuss other data centre construction opportunities across Europe, we'd be happy to speak with you.
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Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Company: Established European Data Centre Main Contractor
Package: Competitive salary + comprehensive package
The Company
This established international contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale mission critical and data centre projects across Ireland and mainland Europe. With a substantial pipeline of work and continued expansion throughout Portugal, they are recognised for delivering technically complex projects safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
Their collaborative approach, investment in people, and commitment to engineering excellence have made them one of Europe's leading specialists in digital infrastructure construction. This role is based on a major data centre development in Lisbon, Portugal, offering long-term career progression within a growing European business.
The Role: Mechanical Construction Manager
As Mechanical Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical building services installations on a major data centre project in Lisbon. Reporting to the Mechanical Project Manager, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage programme delivery, oversee quality standards, and ensure mechanical works are completed safely and efficiently.
The role requires strong leadership on site while working closely with project management, commercial teams, specialist suppliers, and client representatives to ensure all mechanical installations are delivered in line with programme and specification.
Must Have Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager or Senior Mechanical Site Manager within an M&E contracting environment.
- Experience managing large-scale mechanical installations including HVAC and pipework packages.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety, quality assurance, and programme delivery.
- Excellent communication and subcontractor management skills.
- Ability to work on large construction projects in a fast-paced site environment.
- Previous experience delivering data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or other mission critical projects.
- Experience working for an M&E contractor on major European construction projects.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing variations and procurement.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
- Experience using digital project management platforms.
- Previous overseas project experience.
- Manage day-to-day mechanical construction activities across the project.
- Coordinate HVAC, mechanical pipework, and specialist mechanical subcontractors.
- Prepare and implement method statements and risk assessments.
- Work closely with the project team to deliver mechanical works in line with programme milestones.
- Manage procurement of specialist equipment, materials, and subcontract packages.
- Assist with commercial management including valuations, variations, and final accounts.
- Monitor and manage two-week look-ahead programmes.
- Coordinate labour requirements to maintain programme delivery
- Ensure all mechanical installations meet quality standards and project specifications.
- Monitor plant and material deliveries to ensure compliance and correct storage.
- Maintain excellent communication with the client, consultants, and wider project team.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company procedures throughout construction.
You are an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager with a strong background delivering complex mechanical building services packages for an M&E contractor. You have excellent organisational skills, can coordinate multiple subcontractors simultaneously, and are confident driving programme delivery while maintaining exceptional quality and safety standards.
You enjoy working within collaborative project teams and have the technical ability to solve problems while maintaining positive relationships with clients and site stakeholders.
What's on Offer
Salary: €85,000 to €105,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Accommodation provided
- Flights provided
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Annual bonus
- Continuous professional development
- Long-term career progression across European projects
- Opportunity to work on some of Europe's largest data centre developments
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Europe's fastest-growing specialist data centre contractors on a landmark project in Lisbon. You'll be part of a highly experienced project team delivering technically challenging mechanical works using industry-leading construction methods.
With a strong pipeline of projects across Europe, this role offers genuine long-term career progression, exposure to world-class projects, and the opportunity to build your career within one of the most respected names in the mission critical construction sector.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Mechanical Construction Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, Building Services Managers, M&E Managers, and mechanical engineering professionals for Ireland and mainland Europe. We work with leading contractors delivering data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial developments, commercial construction, and other complex engineering projects.
If you're looking for a Mechanical Construction Manager role in Portugal or would like to discuss other data centre construction opportunities across Europe, we'd be happy to speak with you.
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