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.

Project Engineer

Randstad España

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

Job Description

We are looking for a professional with a purely technical-organizational profile to provide direct support to the Project Management. This is a strategic role focused on the coordination, planning, and daily monitoring of high-tech industrial projects. It is a dynamic position that requires a solid technical foundation to understand documentation and interact effectively with both internal teams (engineering, R&D, production) and clients and suppliers within an industrial environment.

Coordination and planning: Support in the daily and weekly monitoring of industrial projects (automated systems, robotics, and special machinery).
Operational control: Strict supervision of delivery deadlines, actions, commitments made, and cost estimation to ensure project milestones are met.
Document management and analysis: Handling, reading, and interpreting complex technical documentation and specifications from top-tier clients.
Technical liaison and negotiation: Constant, decisive, and empathetic communication with international clients, suppliers, and internal departments.
Technical alignment: Monitoring technical conversations with the engineering and R&D areas to ensure that the development of the machine or installation strictly complies with the required specifications.

Education: Indispensable technical background as a Mechanical or Industrial Engineer.
Languages: High level of English (spoken and written). This is an exclusive requirement to be able to lead meetings and maintain fluid technical conversations with international clients and suppliers.
Experience: Between 3 and 5 years of experience in project monitoring, technical office, project engineering, industrial coordination, client quality, or planning in demanding industrial sectors (automotive, aeronautics, etc.).
Technical skills: Excellent ability to understand blueprints and technical documentation. Although you will not be designing, knowledge/proficiency in 3D design software (e.g., Inventor, Catia) to track project progress is highly valued, as well as mastery of MS Project.
Personal skills: We are looking for a highly organized, systematic, communicative, and proactive person. You must have "tact" and empathy for client management, the ability to argue technically, and the competence to operate in a high-demand and rigorous environment.

Innovative environment: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, custom-made projects with a high component of research, robotics, and new technologies.
Competitive salary range: Between €30,000 - €50,000 gross per year, to be determined based on the technical and organizational experience you bring.
Work-life balance: Continuous workday with flexible hours, usually from 07:00 to 15:00, allowing for an excellent personal and professional balance.
Stability and development: Permanent contract in a very stable company, with a multidisciplinary team and a real opportunity for growth within the project area.

View original advert (Spanish)

Buscamos un/a profesional con un perfil puramente técnico-organizativo para dar apoyo directo a la Dirección de Proyectos. Se trata de un rol estratégico centrado en la coordinación, planificación y seguimiento diario de proyectos industriales de alto nivel tecnológico. Es una posición dinámica que exige una sólida base técnica para comprender la documentación e interactuar eficazmente tanto con los equipos internos (ingeniería, I+D, producción) como con clientes y proveedores en un entorno de Industria

Coordinación y planificación: Apoyo en el seguimiento diario y semanal de los proyectos industriales (sistemas automatizados, robótica y maquinaria especial).
Control operativo: Supervisión estricta de plazos de entrega, acciones, compromisos adquiridos y estimación de costes para asegurar el cumplimiento de los hitos del proyecto.
Gestión documental y análisis: Manejo, lectura e interpretación de documentación técnica compleja y cuadernos de cargas de clientes de primer nivel.
Interlocución técnica y negociación: Comunicación constante, resolutiva y empática con clientes internacionales, proveedores y departamentos internos.
Alineamiento técnico: Seguimiento de las conversaciones técnicas con las áreas de ingeniería e I+D para garantizar que el desarrollo de la máquina o instalación cumple estrictamente con los requisitos exigidos.