Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Lead

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Who are we?

Costaterra Golf & Ocean Club is part of DLC – Discovery Land Company (DLC). DLC is known for developing luxury residential communities and resorts.

Costaterra is a private members only residential community in Comporta – Portugal. It combines luxury living with top-tier hospitality, offering incredible dining, a world-class golf course, spa services, outdoor pursuits, and immersive local experiences.

To support the continued delivery of its growing portfolio of residential projects, CostaTerra is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Lead to join its Development & Construction team.

What you will do?

• Act as the Developer's representative for all MEP matters.
• Review designs for quality, compliance, constructability, maintainability, and operational suitability.
• Coordinate MEP interfaces with architecture, structures, civil works, interiors, landscape, and infrastructure.
• Support procurement activities, including tender reviews, technical evaluations, and contractor selection.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and contractor performance.
• Review and approve MEP submittals, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
• Support cost control, value engineering, variation assessments, and change management.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and handover activities.
• Coordinate with operators, facilities management teams, and stakeholders to ensure operational readiness.
• Prepare reports on progress, risks, technical issues, and key project decisions.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in design and delivery of complex building projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and wet utility infrastructure systems.
• Understanding of medium, low and extra low voltage (telecommunications, CCTV, access control, AV, etc).
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers.
• Knowledge of design coordination, construction supervision, commissioning, and project delivery processes.
• Experience in hospitality, luxury residential, mixed-use, healthcare, or commercial developments is desirable.
• Experience working in a developer, PMC, consultancy, or contractor environment is advantageous.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.

What do we offer?

Work-Family Culture, Global Career Opportunities, Competitive Salarys, Development Programs, Medical Insurance, Meal Allowance, Staff Restaurant, Staff Events and Staff accommodation if you are not local.

If you have what it takes and want to build a career , this is the place for you!

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