Mechanical Package Manager – Data Centres
Location: Sines, Portugal
Overview
A leading international real estate developer and investor is expanding its data centre development portfolio across Europe and is seeking an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to join its growing project team in Sines.
This role will focus on overseeing the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of critical mechanical systems across large-scale data centre developments. The successful candidate will ensure HVAC, cooling infrastructure, and associated mechanical plant are delivered in line with project specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements while working closely with project managers, consultants, contractors, and commissioning teams.
Role Responsibilities
* Take overall responsibility for the mechanical package across the project lifecycle, including contractor design, procurement, pre-construction, mobilisation, construction, and handover
* Lead a safety-first culture, ensuring all activities comply with company health and safety standards and aiming for zero incidents on site
* Review and comment on design information alongside the engineering team to ensure systems are buildable, commissionable, and compliant with project and end-user requirements
* Identify opportunities for design optimisation, prefabrication, and value engineering in collaboration with consultants and contractors
* Support early project development activities including site feasibility, permitting considerations, and risk identification
* Collaborate with the project leadership team to define and implement the procurement strategy for mechanical systems and equipment packages
* Evaluate and manage general contractor and subcontractor tender submissions for mechanical packages
* Oversee contractor performance including method statements, risk assessments, scheduling, and delivery milestones
* Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks, and proactively address delays or constraints affecting mechanical package delivery
* Conduct regular health and safety inspections and audits across mechanical installation works
* Support quality assurance processes and ensure mechanical systems are installed and delivered in line with project standards
* Coordinate closely with internal and external commissioning teams to ensure systems are ready for testing, commissioning, and handover
* Ensure all works are completed defect-free, including proper documentation, snagging resolution, and final handover deliverables
* Contribute to project risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across the data centre delivery programme
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience delivering mechanical packages on complex construction projects, ideally within data centre or mission-critical environments
* Experience working for a general contractor, developer, or client-side delivery team on large-scale projects
* Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water infrastructure, cooling systems, and mechanical plant within data centre facilities
* Experience managing contractors, procurement processes, and mechanical package delivery through construction and commissioning stages
* Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
* Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
* Relevant health and safety training for construction management roles