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Waste Treatment Plant Project Manager

On-site in Madrid·Added 13 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1592 open roles

Overview

Salary
€45,000 - €50,000 a year

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

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Higher degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar.

Minimum of 5 years of experience managing industrial projects and works or infrastructure.

Experience in the following will be especially valued:

  • Waste treatment.
  • Energy.
  • Water and environment.
  • Complex industrial facilities.

Knowledge of economic project management, contracting, and cost control.

Advanced use of Microsoft Office.

Valuable experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Presto.

High English level (minimum C1 level).

Driver's license and availability for travel.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary up to €50,000 B/A
  • €1,650 in flexible remuneration.
  • 15% Bonus
  • High-end vehicle - travel covered

The role

A leading company in the environmental and circular economy sector is looking to hire a Site Manager for Treatment Plants to manage industrial projects related to waste recovery and treatment, guaranteeing the correct execution of works in terms of deadline, cost, and quality, as well as providing technical support to existing operations.

  • Experience in hydraulic works
  • Experience with clients

What you'll do

MissionTo lead the development, execution, and monitoring of construction and improvement projects for waste treatment facilities, coordinating both technical as well as economic and contractual aspects, and acting as the main interlocutor between engineering, operations, suppliers, and internal clients.

Main responsibilities

  • Coordinate all agents involved in the development of engineering and construction projects for environmental facilities.
  • Manage the relationship with external engineering firms for the development of basic and detailed projects.
  • Prepare the integral project planning, defining resources, schedules, and budgets.
  • Supervise compliance with deadlines, costs, quality, and technical objectives during all execution phases.
  • Coordinate and control works for new facilities and expansions of existing plants.
  • Participate in the definition and validation of technical solutions for waste treatment projects.
  • Prepare technical documentation, monitoring reports, and project progress presentations.
  • Perform technical-economic feasibility studies, CAPEX/OPEX analysis, and support in the preparation of business plans.
  • Manage technical bidding processes, requesting and analyzing offers from suppliers and contractors.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing for the award of supplies and construction contracts.
  • Verify compliance with regulatory, urban planning, environmental, and safety requirements.
  • Provide technical support to the operations areas in facilities such as:
    • Mechanical urban waste treatment plants.
    • Composting plants.
    • Anaerobic digestion plants.
    • Leachate treatment facilities.
    • Landfills and controlled deposits.

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.

Hiring process

If you are interested in this position, do not hesitate to apply.

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.

Industry
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In their own words

About the company & team

An international reference group specializing in environmental services, integrated waste management, and circular economy. With a solid national and international presence, it develops innovative solutions oriented towards sustainability, resource recovery, and the reduction of environmental impact, actively participating in the transition towards a zero-waste model.

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