MEP Design Lead Lisboa

Role Description

• Oversee the full MEP design lifecycle from concept through to commissioning
• Lead coordination between mechanical, electrical, and public health disciplines, ensuring seamless integration with architectural and structural elements
• Manage external consultants and internal design teams to deliver compliant, resilient, and cost‑effective solutions
• Ensure designs meet international standards and local Portuguese regulations
• Drive the implementation of Df
  MA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) principles
• Support procurement and construction teams with technical input and design clarifications
• Maintain design schedules, risk registers, and quality assurance documentation
• Collaborate with BIM teams to ensure accurate and timely model development
• Engage with client representatives and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals
• Lead technical reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in delivering large‑scale data centre projects
• Strong understanding of mission‑critical systems including HVAC, LV/MV power distribution, UPS, generators, and fire protection
• Experience working in EPCM environments with high‑speed project delivery
• Proficiency in Revit, Auto
  CAD, and BIM coordination tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; Portuguese language skills are a plus
• Willingness to travel regularly to site

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.