CME is an engineering and construction company, belonging to Group Vinci/Cobra IS, with extensive expertise in energy transmission and distribution infrastructure, built & design solutions for industry, data center and energy sector, delivering integrated solutions for critical and complex projects, being leader in Portuguese market. Supported by a highly qualified multidisciplinary team, we are specialized in the construction of MEP systems for Data Centers, ensuring reliable, efficient, and sustainable mission-critical facilities that meet the highest industry standards
About the Job:
CME is looking for an experienced Quality Lead (m/f) to support the delivery of a major Data Centre project in Portugal. This senior site-based role will focus on leading the QA/QC function, ensuring compliance with project specifications and client requirements, and working closely with project, construction, engineering, commissioning, and client teams to deliver works to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain the project quality framework, ensuring compliance with contractual, client and corporate requirements;
- Develop a high-performing QA/QC function through leadership, coaching and consistent application of quality processes;
- Ensure inspection, testing and verification activities are effectively planned, implemented and documented;
- Drive issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives through structured corrective and preventive action processes;
- Promote collaboration between project stakeholders to ensure quality expectations are fully understood and achieved;
- Oversee project quality records and handover deliverables in support of successful project completion.
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience in quality management within construction projects will also be considered;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in QA/QC roles on large-scale construction, engineering, infrastructure, Data Centre, industrial, mission-critical, or MEP projects;
- Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, inspection and testing processes, quality documentation, project specifications, applicable standards, and handover requirements;
- Solid knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ITPs, NCR management, audits, corrective actions, documentation control, and continuous improvement processes;
- Proven leadership, coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and drive quality performance across all project phases;
- Fluent English, minimum C1 level, both written and spoken, with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a strong focus on compliance, operational excellence, and a right-first-time culture.
Benefits
- A competitive remuneration package aligned with the candidate’s experience and qualifications, including performance-related incentives, and access to corporate benefits;
- Opportunities for professional growth through continuous training, technical development, and involvement in the delivery of complex, mission-critical Data Centre projects;
- The opportunity to join a well-established and growing organization, recognized for its expertise in engineering and construction, with a collaborative culture and strong team spirit;
- Exposure to international Data Centre environments, working alongside multidisciplinary teams on some of the most advanced MEP projects in the sector.
- Site-based role in Portugal, supporting the delivery of large-scale Data Centre development.
We strive to create a positive and inclusive working environment that supports employee wellbeing, professional development, and career growth. At CME, diversity is valued, and we are committed to fair, transparent, and equal opportunities for all.
If you meet the above-mentioned requirements, we invite you to register on our recruitment portal at https://recrutamento.procme.pt/Register and submit your application by attaching your Curriculum Vitae.
