Winthrop Technologies

Turnkey data centre construction contractor

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Lead

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSines, PortugalNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in large-scale construction or data centre projects, with a strong MEP focus.
Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of design coordination, MEP systems, and installation methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate MEP services across the design, construction, and commissioning phases.
Manage and support the MEP project team, including subcontractors, engineers, and supervisors.
Oversee technical reviews, quality checks, and progress reporting.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and company procedures.
Liaise with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment.
Review and approve MEP design documentation, technical submittals, and method statements.
Identify and resolve design or construction issues to maintain project momentum.
Drive commissioning readiness and ensure smooth handover of MEP systems.
Support project planning, forecasting, and progress tracking to achieve project milestones.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects.

MEP Lead

Winthrop Technologies · Sines, Portugal · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-06

Workplace: on_site

Department: SIN02

Description

Winthrop Technologies is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.

We are currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects in 7 different European countries, equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight.

We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking a MEP Lead to join our team in Sines, Portugal. The MEP Lead will be responsible for managing and coordinating all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing activities across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate MEP services across design, construction, and commissioning phases.
Manage and support the MEP project team, including subcontractors, engineers, and supervisors.
Oversee technical reviews, quality checks, and progress reporting.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and company procedures.
Liaise with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment
Review and approve MEP design documentation, technical submittals, and method statements.
Identify and resolve design or construction issues to maintain project momentum.
Drive commissioning readiness and ensure smooth handover of MEP systems.
Support project planning, forecasting, and progress tracking to achieve project milestones.

Requirements

Degree qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in large-scale construction or data centre projects, with a strong MEP focus.
Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of design coordination, MEP systems, and installation methodologies.
Experience with data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects is highly desirable.

Benefits

Work on Europe’s largest and most advanced data centre developments.
Be part of a rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of the digital infrastructure sector.
Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Collaborative, supportive, and high-performance team environment.
Opportunity to contribute to landmark projects shaping the future of digital infrastructure across Europe

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. are an equal opportunities employer

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About the Company

Winthrop Technologies

Turnkey data centre construction contractor

Winthrop Technologies is a European turnkey data centre construction partner that acts as a general contractor, delivering end-to-end projects from design to commissioning for hyperscale and colocation clients. It uses BIM and off-site fabrication to speed up delivery and improve quality, reducing on-site contractor complexity by handling civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning services. The company stands out through its engineer-led approach and early adoption of modular/off-site construction across eight European countries, focusing on rapid delivery of mission-critical facilities. Its goal is to grow a scalable European data centre delivery platform to meet rising AI and cloud demand while maintaining continuity through leadership and strong client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1995

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