Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, operating a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in over 100 countries. The company provides specialized testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services across diverse sectors including energy, construction, chemicals, and consumer goods, helping businesses ensure the safety and quality of their products and processes.

In Spain, Intertek maintains a significant footprint with a focus on supporting the energy, industrial, and nuclear sectors through technical expertise and quality control. For international professionals, the company offers a multicultural environment and the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, often requiring English proficiency and technical certifications recognized globally.

Intertek's origins date back to the late 19th century with the founding of marine surveying and testing businesses by Caleb Brett and Milton Hersey. The modern group was formed through the consolidation of various testing and inspection firms, including ETL and Inchcape Testing Services, becoming a public company on the London Stock Exchange in 2002.

For international professionals

Global leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry with operations in over 100 countries.
Strong presence in Spanish industrial hubs, particularly supporting the energy, oil & gas, and nuclear sectors.
Frequent opportunities for specialized engineers, NDT inspectors, and quality assurance auditors.
English is often a primary or highly valued working language due to the international nature of their client base.
Offers a mix of permanent roles and freelance project-based opportunities for technical experts.

This job was published 6 months ago

Civil Supervisor - Photovoltaic Plants

Intertek

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

We are looking for a Civil Supervisor to join the utility-scale photovoltaic projects team. The candidate will be responsible for supervising the project's civil works, ensuring they are executed correctly according to plans, specifications, and regulations. They will control the quality of materials and construction processes, manage non-conformities, coordinate tests and controls, and collaborate with the electromechanical team to ensure the correct integration of the works. Additionally, they will report progress, incidents, and risks to the Site Manager and ensure compliance with civil deadlines and planning.

Main Responsibilities:

Supervise the project's civil works, including:

Earthworks
Roads and platforms
Pile driving
Foundations
Drainage and auxiliary works

Verify correct execution in accordance with plans, specifications, and regulations.
Control the quality of materials and construction processes.
Identify and manage civil non-conformities.
Coordinate tests and controls: geotechnics, pile driving, concrete, etc.
Ensure compliance with civil deadlines and planning.
Report progress, incidents, and risks to the Site Manager.
Collaborate with the electromechanical supervisor for the correct integration of works.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering, Roads, or similar.

Minimum 5 years of experience in photovoltaic or industrial projects.

Experience in utility-scale solar plants (>50-75 MW).

Knowledge of pile driving processes, foundations, and heavy civil works.

Ability to supervise and control contractors.

Technical English (oral and written).

Availability for on-site work.

Benefits

Participation in large-scale photovoltaic projects of international relevance.

Professional development in civil works supervision and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in international and multicultural environments.

Competitive remuneration according to experience and responsibilities.

View original advert (Spanish)

Buscamos un/a Supervisor/a Civil para integrarse al equipo de proyectos fotovoltaicos utility scale. El candidato será responsable de supervisar los trabajos civiles del proyecto, asegurando que se ejecuten correctamente según planos, especificaciones y normativa. Controlará la calidad de materiales y procesos constructivos, gestionará no conformidades, coordinará ensayos y controles, y colaborará con el equipo electromecánico para garantizar la correcta integración de los trabajos. Además, reportará avances, incidencias y riesgos al Site Manager y asegurará el cumplimiento de los plazos y planificación civil.

Responsabilidades principales:

Supervisar los trabajos civiles del proyecto, incluyendo:

Movimiento de tierras
Caminos y plataformas
Hincado de pilotes
Cimentaciones
Drenajes y obras auxiliares

Verificar la correcta ejecución conforme a planos, especificaciones y normativa.
Controlar la calidad de materiales y procesos constructivos.
Identificar y gestionar no conformidades civiles.
Coordinar ensayos y controles: geotecnia, hincado, hormigón, etc.
Asegurar el cumplimiento de plazos y planificación civil.
Reportar avances, incidencias y riesgos al Site Manager.
Colaborar con el supervisor electromecánico para la correcta integración de trabajos.

Requirements

Ingeniería Civil, Caminos o similar.

Experiencia mínima de 5 años en proyectos fotovoltaicos o industriales.

Experiencia en plantas solares utility scale (>50-75 MW).

Conocimiento de procesos de hincado, cimentaciones y obra civil pesada.

Capacidad de supervisión y control de contratistas.

Inglés técnico (oral y escrito).

Disponibilidad para trabajo en obra.

Benefits

Participación en proyectos fotovoltaicos de gran escala y relevancia internacional.

Desarrollo profesional en supervisión de obra civil y coordinación con equipos multidisciplinares.