Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

Electrical or Mechanical Engineer (Internal Consultant) will provide specialist support across our Project Management, Cost Management and Technical Due Diligence service delivery in Portugal.

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering projects objectives.
• Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for internal teams, providing expert advice on electrical or mechanical systems in buildings.
• Working with the Cost Management team to develop accurate cost estimates and keeps cost control for electrical or mechanical installations, ensuring alignment with project financial goals.
• Preparing detailed performance specifications for electrical or mechanical systems to support tendering and procurement processes.
• Conducting site inspections of works in progress to verify compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Performing technical due diligence assessments of electrical or mechanical systems as part of property evaluations, identifying risks and potential issues.
• Producing technical specifications and drawings for tender purposes, ensuring clarity and compliance with project requirements.
• Identifying potential risks related to electrical or mechanical systems during project planning and delivery, proposing practical solutions to mitigate issues.
• Supporting the local team in preparing proposals and sub-consultant appointment documents, tracking projects from inception to completion.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in building services engineering, ideally within the construction or consultancy sector.
• Experience in Real Estate (Buildings) construction projects in Portugal.
• Strong knowledge of national technical requirements and legislation impacting building services in Portugal.
• Previous experience in design is a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of buildings mechanical and/or electrical installations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• High level of English and Portuguese.
• Eligible to work in Portugal.

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