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Industrial Site Manager

On-site in Santander·Added 6 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Santander
Contract
Permanent contract
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering, or similar.
  • Previous experience managing industrial projects as a Site Manager, Construction Manager, or Site Manager (Jefe/a de Obra).
  • Experience in the assembly and commissioning of complex industrial facilities.
  • Knowledge of mechanical equipment, piping, electricity, instrumentation, and control.
  • Training in Occupational Risk Prevention
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and detailed engineering.

Nice to have

  • Valuable experience in energy generation, cogeneration, process plants, chemical, paper, or other industrial environments.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Initial project estimated at 15 months with a start between January/February 2027.
  • Joining a strategic, large-scale industrial project.
  • Participation in all execution phases: assembly, commissioning, and final delivery.
  • High level of autonomy and responsibility.
  • Collaboration with top-tier technical teams and manufacturers.
  • Solid and technically demanding professional environment.
  • Competitive compensation package in line with the experience provided.

The role

We are looking for a Site Manager to manage and supervise facility operations in the industrial/manufacturing sector in Barcelona. The main objective will be to ensure the correct functioning and maintenance of the facilities, ensuring operational efficiency.

  • Site manager for an industrial company

What you'll do

We are looking for a Site Manager to lead the field execution of an important energy generation and recovery project located in Gajano (Cantabria).

The selected person will be the company's highest representative on-site and will be responsible for coordinating all electromechanical assembly, pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and final delivery activities of the facility, working closely with the Project Manager and the various project stakeholders.

Main functions

  • Act as the company's representative on-site before the client, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Coordinate mechanical assembly, piping, structures, electricity, and instrumentation works.
  • Supervise the correct execution of works in accordance with the project's quality, safety, and engineering standards.
  • Coordinate work permits, lockouts, energizations, and simultaneous activities on plant.
  • Manage site planning and monitor work progress.
  • Detect and manage incidents, deviations, and corrective actions.
  • Coordinate critical maneuvers and interventions during the construction phase.
  • Lead the application of Health, Safety, and Environmental policies on-site.
  • Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, and functional testing activities.
  • Supervise the final acceptance of the facility and the closure of pending items until delivery to the client.

How you'll work

  • Initial project-based contract - 15 months

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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About the company & team

Our client is an industrial engineering company with a solid track record in projects for the energy, naval, and industrial sectors. Specializing in the supply, assembly, and commissioning of complex facilities, they participate in high-value-added projects collaborating with some of the leading industrial and technological operators in the market.

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