Associate M&E Cost Manager (Data Centres)

About this opportunity

Senior cost management professional responsible for managing the cost aspects of mechanical and electrical services within data centres construction project. Location: Sines, Portugal. This role requires being on-site during the work week; no rotation or fly‑in/fly‑out arrangement applies.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Deliver high quality services and ensure that cost management deliverables meet customers’ requirements.
• Manage projects and deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with business procedures.
• Prepare and present order of cost estimates and option studies.
• Plan, budget and forecast M&E cost.
• Conduct cost‑in‑use studies.
• Evaluate and report on tenders.
• Value completed work and arrange for payments.
• Settle final accounts.
• Administer M&E contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Produce and present reports to customers.
• Work closely with project teams to integrate M&E cost management into overall project delivery.
• Identify and manage cost‑related risks and opportunities in M&E services.
• Manage service delivery for profit.
• Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen or that might arise, particularly those that could impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Sound M&E cost management experience in large‑scale construction projects, including data centres or other mission‑critical projects.
• Professional knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations.
• Knowledge of industry standards around equipment and engineering specifications relating to Data Centres.
• Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Good knowledge and experience of post‑contract cost management tasks.
• Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English.
• Available to work in Sines 5 days per week (no rotation applies).

Required Education

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.