Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

This job was published 3 months ago

Technical Project Director

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you an engineer with a strategic vision and experience in large-scale projects within the water sector?
We are looking for an Engineering Coordinator to lead the technical coordination of complex water treatment and desalination projects.
If you are passionate about managing multidisciplinary teams and want to be a key player from the conceptual phase to the commissioning of critical infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a difference in a high-level technical environment.

Comprehensive technical coordination: Manage engineering work throughout all phases of the contract, including conceptual, detailed, and as-built stages.
Team leadership: Supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in the areas of process, mechanical, electrical, piping, civil, and marine.
Planning and deliverables control: Create and update the Engineering Deliverables List (EDL) and the baseline schedule on a weekly basis, ensuring project milestones are met.
Subcontracting management: Administer subcontracted companies for engineering work, including the approval of their invoicing.
Quality assurance and KPIs: Supervise compliance with quality standards and analyze team efficiency through key indicators in terms of deadlines, costs, and quality.
Change management: Manage change orders with clients and suppliers, ensuring correct documentation and execution.
Strategic reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for the project management team.

Education: Degree or Master's in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil).
Experience: Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in similar engineering environments.
Specialization: At least 5 to 7 years performing engineering coordination roles in high-economic-value projects.
Technical knowledge: Expert in the design of water treatment, desalination, and wastewater plants.
Tools: Proficiency in MS Office, design software (AutoCAD, BIM), and planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
Languages: Very good level of English; knowledge of French will be positively valued.
Competencies: Planning, organization, and communication skills, and a strong commitment to QHSE regulations.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Eres un ingeniero con visión estratégica y experiencia en proyectos de gran envergadura en el sector del agua?
Buscamos un Engineering Coordinator para liderar la coordinación técnica de proyectos complejos de tratamiento de aguas y desalinización.
Si te apasiona gestionar equipos multidisciplinares y quieres ser una pieza clave desde la fase conceptual hasta la puesta en marcha de infraestructuras críticas, esta es tu oportunidad para marcar la diferencia en un entorno técnico de alto nivel

Coordinación técnica integral: Gestionar los trabajos de ingeniería durante todas las fases del contrato, incluyendo las etapas conceptual, de detalle y as-built.
Liderazgo de equipos: Supervisar y coordinar equipos multidisciplinares en áreas de procesos, mecánica, electricidad, tuberías, civil y marina.
Control de planificación y entregables: Crear y actualizar semanalmente la Lista de Entregables de Ingeniería (EDL) y el cronograma base, garantizando el cumplimiento de los hitos del proyecto.
Gestión de subcontratación: Administrar las empresas subcontratadas para trabajos de ingeniería, incluyendo la aprobación de su facturación.
Aseguramiento de calidad y KPI: Supervisar el cumplimiento de los estándares de calidad y analizar la eficiencia del equipo mediante indicadores clave en términos de plazos, costes y calidad.
Gestión del cambio: Gestionar las órdenes de cambio con clientes y proveedores, asegurando la correcta documentación y ejecución.
Reporte estratégico: Elaborar informes de progreso semanales y mensuales para el equipo de dirección del proyecto.

Formación: Grado o Máster en Ingeniería en la disciplina relevante (Industrial, Mecánica, Química o Civil).
Experiencia: Mínimo de 10 a 15 años de experiencia en entornos de ingeniería similares.
Especialización: Al menos 5 a 7 años desempeñando funciones de coordinación de ingeniería en proyectos de alto valor económico.
Conocimientos técnicos: Experto en el diseño de plantas de tratamiento de agua, desalinización y aguas residuales.
Herramientas: Dominio de MS Office, software de diseño (AutoCAD, BIM) y herramientas de planificación como MS Project o Primavera P6.
Idiomas: Muy buen nivel de inglés; se valorará positivamente el conocimiento de francés.
Competencias: Capacidad de planificación, organización, comunicación y un fuerte compromiso con las normativas QHSE.