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Steel Structures Construction Leader

On-site in Cádiz·Added over a year ago (last checked 21 Oct)

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Catenon

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Work mode: On-site, Cádiz
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: Senior level
Education: University degree

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Job Description:

From Catenon, we are supporting a leading EPC project contractor in the search for a Steel Structures Construction Leader with a technical profile to supervise and coordinate steel structure fabrication and assembly activities in offshore projects, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, quality standards, execution schedules, and applicable safety regulations.

Responsibilities:
- Supervise the execution of steel block fabrication and assembly work according to engineering drawings and instructions.
- Coordinate and organize the work of own personnel and/or subcontractors assigned to the structures area.
- Monitor work progress, verifying performance, productivity, and schedule compliance.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, as well as the company's internal procedures and regulations applicable to the offshore/marine sector.
- Control the proper use of materials, tools, and equipment.
- Participate in coordination meetings with engineering, planning, quality, and safety teams to resolve issues.
- Issue periodic reports on the area's progress status, needs, and issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in steel structure fabrication and assembly processes.

Requirements:
- Education as Technical Engineering / Higher Engineering in Structures, Naval, Mechanical, Civil, or similar.
- Experience supervising production in shipyards, naval construction, or offshore, preferably in steel structure projects.
- Demonstrable experience in block subdivision, fabrication, and assembly of large metal structures.
- Steel structural fabrication, assembly, and welding processes.
- Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings.
- Quality and safety regulations in naval/offshore construction.
- Technical English.

Competencies:
- Leadership and organizational skills.
- Communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Results orientation and problem-solving.

Valued:
- International experience in offshore projects or platform construction.
- Offshore safety certifications (BOSIET, HUET) or similar.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry: Recruitment

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About the company & team

Leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) project contractor for the oil, gas, and other energy sector industries. They are located in Spain (Cádiz as their headquarters and Madrid) and in Mexico. They offer comprehensive solutions from concept to delivery. Their services include: conceptual design, feed design, detailed engineering, construction engineering, construction, transportation, commissioning, offshore installation, connection of fixed offshore platforms, floating offshore platforms, offshore wind energy, subsea systems, and shallow-water pipelines, onshore modular fabrication, and special projects based on large steel structures such as structural components for bridges and gates for dams.

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