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Civil Engineer - Technical Architect

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 3 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

2437 open roles

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Salary
€45,000 - €50,000 a year

About €2,720 - €2,960 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Stable project within a consolidated and growing engineering firm.
  • Participation in complex and technically demanding industrial projects.
  • Opportunity to be involved in all project phases: design, engineering, and construction execution.
  • Multidisciplinary environment with exposure to different technical disciplines.
  • Flexible working model with up to 3 days of teleworking per week.
  • Autonomy, work-life balance, and long-term professional development.
  • Competitive compensation package with flexibility to accommodate highly suitable profiles.

The role

We are looking for a Civil Engineer or Technical Architect with experience in industrial projects to join an engineering firm specialized in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and biotechnology sectors. You will participate in comprehensive projects combining civil works design and industrial architecture with construction monitoring and execution, working directly with clients in highly regulated production environments.

  • Specialized engineering for regulated process industries.
  • Multidisciplinary role with high autonomy and involvement in design and execution

What you'll do

  • Develop and lead the design of civil works and industrial architecture projects, participating from conceptual definition through to construction monitoring.
  • Participate in the conceptual and basic design of expansions, renovations, and industrial installations, defining the most appropriate technical solutions for each project.
  • Carry out the preliminary sizing and technical definition of civil works construction solutions, coordinating with the specialists responsible for structural calculations when necessary.
  • Define layouts, distributions of production spaces, and architectural solutions adapted to each client's operational requirements.
  • Capture technical and functional requirements directly from clients, transforming them into viable design proposals adapted to production processes.
  • Develop technical engineering documentation, including reports, specifications, design criteria, licensing dossiers, measurements, and budgets.
  • Participate in the selection of materials and construction solutions, assessing technical, economic, and maintainability aspects.
  • Prepare documentation for bidding processes, request for proposals, and the contracting of construction companies and suppliers.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with construction companies, material manufacturers, and external collaborators involved in projects.
  • Coordinate with disciplines such as HVAC, electrical, industrial processes, mechanical installations, and fire protection to ensure proper project integration.
  • Interact directly with clients, identifying needs, proposing technical solutions, and developing long-term collaborative relationships.
  • Participate in technical site visits to industrial facilities for data collection, analysis of constraints, and development of engineering solutions.
  • Carry out construction monitoring and provide technical support during the execution phase, verifying the proper implementation of the engineering solutions defined.
  • Coordinate on-site activities with contractors and execution teams, ensuring compliance with technical, quality, and scheduling requirements.
  • Take on construction management or Construction Management roles in specific projects when the organization's needs require it.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Technical Architecture, Building Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of civil works and industrial architecture projects, with experience in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, chemical, or process industries being essential.
  • Experience in monitoring, coordinating, or executing industrial works.
  • Knowledge of GMP and experience in highly regulated environments is essential.
  • Ability to combine engineering, design, and construction management activities, with an interest and motivation to work on site when the project requires it.
  • Own vehicle and availability for travel, mainly within Catalonia, are highly valued.
  • Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD and design tools. Experience with Revit is valued.
  • We are looking for a profile that demonstrates autonomy, discipline, and the ability to lead projects independently, with the capacity to integrate into multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with different technical areas, showing interest in cross-disciplinary learning and taking on responsibilities across various project stages.
  • Advanced English is a plus.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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In their own words

About the company & team

Engineering company that is part of a multinational engineering group specialized in the design of industrial plants, for process sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and biotechnology. The company develops integral projects ranging from the initial engineering and design phases to site management and execution, working in highly regulated environments and with multidisciplinary teams.

The organization promotes a flexible and horizontal structure where professionals participate actively in all stages of the project, favoring autonomy, cross-functional learning, and long-term professional development.

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