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Service Manager

On-site in Granada·Added 2 days ago

Still open when we checked on 7 Oct

Onhunters

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Onhunters doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Granada

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Formación universitaria en Ingeniería Civil, Ingeniería de Caminos, Ingeniería Industrial o titulación similar.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

📌 Minimum requirements

  • University degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering (Caminos), Industrial Engineering, or a similar qualification.
  • Approximately 3-5 years of experience in the management or operation of integrated water cycle services.
  • Experience in supply, sanitation, and/or sewerage networks.
  • Experience in team coordination and management.
  • Knowledge of maintenance and operation of hydraulic facilities.
  • Experience in contract management and relationship with Public Administrations.
  • Ability to manage budgets, costs, indicators, and results.
  • Ability to coordinate internal teams and shared technical resources.
  • Availability and schedule flexibility to meet the needs of an essential service.
  • Leadership and people management.
  • Ability for decision-making in critical situations.
  • Ability for organization, planning, and problem-solving.
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills.
  • Excellent communication and institutional interlocution skills.
  • Orientation toward the customer, service, and results.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and the environment.

Nice to have

🔎 Desirable requirements

  • Experience in public client management and relationship with political and municipal officials.
  • Experience or ability to participate in business development and detection of new opportunities.
  • Business vision and ability to detect opportunities.

The role

At onhunters, we are looking for a Water Supply and Sanitation Service Manager to join a company in the integrated water cycle sector in Granada. You will have a key role in the comprehensive management of the service, guaranteeing the continuity, quality, safety, and efficiency of the operation.

🚀 What will be your mission?

You will be the person responsible for the comprehensive management of the water supply and sanitation service, leading teams, supervising the operation of hydraulic networks and facilities, managing contracts and economic resources, and acting as the main interlocutor with the City Council. Additionally, you must anticipate possible incidents, drive technical and operational improvements, and detect opportunities for service development.

What you'll do

Your main responsibilities will be:

  • Assume full responsibility for the service, guaranteeing its correct functioning and the continuity of the provision.
  • Direct and coordinate the operation of the water supply and sanitation service.
  • Supervise drinking water, sanitation, and sewerage networks, as well as associated facilities.
  • Lead and coordinate a team of approximately 4-5 operators.
  • Organize internal resources and coordinate shared multidisciplinary teams.
  • Plan and supervise the preventive and corrective maintenance of facilities and networks.
  • Manage incidents, breakdowns, and emergency situations, mobilizing the necessary resources.
  • Monitor operational, quality, efficiency, consumption, and cost KPIs.
  • Manage the economic monitoring of the contract and propose optimization measures.
  • Coordinate contractor companies, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Supervise compliance with contractual obligations and the commitments made with the Administration.
  • Guarantee compliance with applicable regulations regarding water, environment, OSH, and safety.
  • Analyze operational problems and lead the implementation of technical solutions and improvements.
  • Prepare activity, results, incident, and economic evolution reports for the Operations Management.
  • Maintain professional interlocution with the City Council, its managers, technicians, and other representatives.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement, expansion, and service development.
  • Participate in the detection of new business opportunities when necessary.
  • Represent the company within the scope of the contract, conveying technical solvency and customer orientation.
  • Have the availability and schedule flexibility necessary to attend to incidents, breakdowns, and extraordinary situations.

About Onhunters

Onhunters is a recruitment and staffing agency based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in connecting companies with qualified professionals across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, engineering, industrial maintenance, renewable energy, and commercial roles. With a portfolio of 48 open positions in Spain, the agency serves both local and international employers, offering services from direct recruitment to executive search and temporary staffing.

As a Spanish-founded company, Onhunters has a strong presence in Madrid and operates across various regions in Spain, including Galicia, Valencia, and the Basque Country. For international professionals, Onhunters offers opportunities to work in Spain's growing job market, particularly in high-demand fields like medicine, engineering, and renewable energy. The agency's focus on matching candidates with roles across the country makes it a relevant partner for those seeking to relocate and work in Spain.

Industry
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If you have experience in the management of integrated water cycle services, possess leadership and team management skills, and define yourself as an autonomous, decisive, and results-oriented person, we want to meet you!

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