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Engineering Project Director - Data Center

Hybrid in Getxo·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

SENER

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Getxo
English
Required
Experience
12+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with a solid track record in leading complex engineering projects and the ability to thrive in highly demanding, multicultural environments.

We would like you to bring:

  • A degree in Engineering, Architecture, or an equivalent technical qualification.

  • More than 12 years of experience in engineering, design, or the management of complex projects.

  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in sectors such as Data Centers, critical infrastructures, advanced industry, hospitals, airports, energy, or large landmark buildings.

  • Solid knowledge of planning, scope management, costs, risks, and quality.

  • The ability to manage high-level clients and stakeholders.

  • A high level of English to work on international projects.

  • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Nice to have

We will especially value previous experience in:

  • Experience with hyperscale Data Centers or colocation facilities.

  • Experience with BIM environments and multidisciplinary coordination.

  • Experience managing engineering and construction contracts.

  • PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, or similar certifications.

  • Experience working with international teams and in multicultural environments.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Flexible working hours and remote work policies.

  • Access to a flexible compensation plan.

  • The opportunity to enjoy a physical and emotional well-being program.

  • Our commitment to providing job stability and long-term projects.

  • Through our tools and a wide range of training opportunities, you will be able to advance in your professional development.

  • You will work in a collaborative environment where the close relationship between different disciplines fosters the exchange of ideas, proactivity, and the autonomy to thrive in complex project teams.

  • We promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion for all people, and we are certified as a Family-Responsible Entity (efr).

The role

At Quark, part of Grupo Sener, we design some of the world's most advanced digital infrastructures. Behind every Data Center there are thousands of technical decisions, dozens of disciplines working in a coordinated manner, and a common goal: ensuring the continuity of the services that sustain our digital society.

That is why we are looking to bring on a Director of Engineering Projects Engineering capable of leading complex projects from a global perspective, integrating multidisciplinary teams, managing international clients, and turning technical challenges into solutions that make a difference.

If you enjoy leading large-scale projects, coordinating high-level teams, and taking part in building critical infrastructures for some of the world's most innovative companies, we want to meet you.

What you'll do

Your mission

You will be responsible for fully leading complex engineering projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and acting as the main point of reference for clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.

You will have an overall view of the project, ensuring that technical, economic, and scheduling objectives are met, driving collaboration across disciplines, and guaranteeing the quality of the solutions developed.

How will your day be day?

  • Leading engineering projects from the initial design phases through to construction support and commissioning.

  • Coordinating teams across architecture, structures, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, BIM, telecommunications, and other technical disciplines.

  • Defining execution strategies, planning, resources, and key project milestones.

  • Managing communication with international clients and leading follow-up meetings, technical workshops, and decision-making processes.

  • Overseeing risks, scope changes, interfaces, and contractual conditions.

  • Driving continuous improvement processes, technical quality, and excellence in project delivery.

  • Mentoring and developing high-performance teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, responsibility, and professional growth.

  • Taking part in some of the most advanced projects in the Data Center and critical infrastructure sector.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Screening

  3. Introductory call

  4. Interviews

  5. Job offer

  6. Onboarding

About SENER

SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.

In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1965
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Getxo, Spain
In Spain
Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
  • The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
  • SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
  • The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
  • International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.
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