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Site Manager - Technical Installations (International Projects)

On-site in Madrid·Added 3 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Agency
Nortempo

719 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract
English
Required
Experience
10+ years
Education
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract with a company with strong international presence.
  • Involvement in high-level technical projects in Spain and abroad.
  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and professional background.
  • All travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the company.
  • Professional development in a technical, dynamic, and demanding environment.

The role

From NORTEMPO SELECTION we are recruiting for one of our clients, a leading company in the technical installations and international engineering projects sector, a Senior Site Manager for projects in Spain and abroad.

A professional with extensive experience in managing technical installation works, capable of leading on-site projects, coordinating technical teams, and ensuring the proper execution of work within deadlines, budget, and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Comprehensive planning and management of technical installation works (piping, cabling, and equipment).
• On-site supervision of project execution, ensuring compliance with deadlines, costs, and quality standards.
• Coordination and management of in-house technical teams and subcontractors.
• Management of incidents and modifications arising from unforeseen site conditions, proposing alternative technical solutions.
• Direct communication with the client's site manager or representative, assuming a high level of responsibility and negotiation capability.
• Control and management of materials, stock, warehouse, and machinery, including procurement requests for small materials.
• Monitoring project progress, tracking milestones, and reporting potential deviations.
• Preparation and submission of technical documentation (drawings, progress reports, material status).
• Application and enforcement of Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP) regulations.
• Providing technical training and support to teams for tasks such as splicing and certification of UTP and fiber optic cabling.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar roles as a Site Manager in technical installations, telecommunications, or industrial environments.
  • Vocational Training in Industrial, Electrical, or Telecommunications fields, and/or a Degree or Master's in Industrial or Telecommunications Engineering.
  • Must be willing and available to travel and reside away from home for extended periods, including abroad, with assignments lasting 6 to 8 months.
  • Advanced level of English (B2-C1); knowledge of other languages will be valued.
  • Solid knowledge of work planning, resource management, and inventory control.
  • Leadership, organizational, decision-making skills, and a results-oriented approach.

Hiring process

After you apply for a job, Nortempo's recruitment team reviews your profile and assesses your fit for the position; if your experience matches what the company is looking for, they contact you to move forward in the process 1 interview

  • Nortempo is a temporary employment agency (ETT): the final stages are set by the client company.
  • Applying and taking part in their recruitment processes is free; they never ask for payment or any financial consideration.
  • Even if the job closes, your profile stays in their talent community and they may contact you for new processes.

Hiring process

👉 Apply now and take the next step in your professional career as a Site Manager on high-impact international projects.

About Nortempo

Nortempo is a Spanish staffing and recruitment company specializing in industrial, logistics, healthcare, and administrative personnel. Founded in A Coruña, it operates across Spain, providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to a wide range of sectors, including logistics, industry, healthcare, and retail.

For international professionals, Nortempo offers a direct entry point into the Spanish labor market, with a strong presence in Galicia and expanding operations across the country. The company's work culture is practical and field-oriented, and many roles (such as warehouse, transport, and industrial maintenance) are open to candidates with EU work authorization. While Spanish language skills are often required for client-facing roles, the company's scale and variety of positions make it a relevant option for those seeking operational work in Spain.

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In their own words

About the company & team

We are looking for committed, responsible individuals with a strong technical vocation, who want to be part of ambitious projects and play a key role in their execution and success.

If you have a solid track record in managing technical works and are open to new professional challenges internationally, we want to meet you.

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