MEP Lead (Portugal)

MEP Lead (Portugal)

MEP Lead required to work for one of Europe's leading Tier 1 Main Contractors on a large Data Centre project in Portugal. Reporting directly into the Project Manager, the successful MEP Lead can either be Electrical or Mechanical bias and will be responsible for managing a team ensuring successful delivery of the MEP element of the project.

Duties:

• Responsible for the delivery of full MEP packages on the project.
• Managing a team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
• Oversee the highest quality of Health and Safety.
• Proposing value engineering suggestions to improve efficiency in every all areas (cost, time, specification and quality).
• Coordinate and liaise with in house staff and sub-contractors to ensure every party is working to the same accurate information to help ensure a smooth and timely project delivery.
• Maintain good working relationships with the commercial department and display good commercial awareness.
• Monitor all aspects relating to the MEP construction including quality of work and materials.
• Review all drawings and specifications to ensure any errors or omissions are communicated to the design teams prior to the work starting.
• Lead and motivate the entire MEP team.
• Forward planning of labour resources and materials to limit project down time.

Requirements:

• A Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering is essential.
• 5 Years+ experience in a similar role leading MEP Teams on large projects is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness is essential.
• Strong procurement experience is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience working on a Data Centre would be advantageous.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.

Benefits:

• Salary €115,000 to €130,000 DOE
• Generous tax free living away allowance paid in addition to salary
• Single occupancy accommodation and utility bills
• Attractive expat tax incentives available for up to 10 years (subject to eligibility).
• Fortnightly return flights
• In country transport provided
• Work on one of Europe's largest Data Centre developments
• Long-term project - ongoing to 2030 and beyond
• Exceptional scope for career growth