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Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)
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- Hours
- Jornada intensiva on Fridays
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Madrid
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- University degree







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The role
We are looking to hire a Construction Procurement and Contracting Engineer (Civil & MEP) to join an engineering and project management company belonging to a leading German multinational group, a leader in the execution of complex industrial and technological projects internationally (laboratories, research centers, and specialized production facilities). The main mission of the position consists of leading the contracting of civil works and MEP installations in high-technical-demand global industrial projects. You will have the responsibility of transforming engineering designs into solid tenders, comparing offers with rigorous technical criteria, and ensuring that what is contracted is faithfully executed on-site. Main functions and responsibilities Planning of procurement and contracting: Define the contracting strategy, organizing tender packages and ensuring compliance with deadlines. Tender management: Identify and contact national and international contractors and suppliers, preparing all required technical and economic documentation. Analysis and negotiation of offers: Prepare detailed technical-economic comparisons of MEP packages (HVAC, plumbing, electricity, fire protection) and civil works (earthworks, foundations, steel structure, enclosures), evaluate proposals, and lead the negotiation of conditions until recommending the award. Contractual monitoring and incident management: Ensure compliance with contracts on-site, collaborating in the resolution of technical incidents and analyzing modifications, deviations, and claim amounts with contractors. Continuous process improvement: Develop internal procedures, tender templates, and price bases to optimize contracting in future projects. Minimum requirements Academic qualifications: Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (the latter providing solid accredited experience in MEP installations). Work experience: Between 8 and 10 years of professional experience (minimum 8 years), with at least 5 specific years in technical studies, bidding, or procurement departments within the construction sector, industrial installers, EPC, or engineering firms. Specific technical experience: Personal preparation of measurements, requests for quotation, and technical-economic comparison tables. Experience in the management and contracting of packages exceeding €1M per package. Deep knowledge of the behavior and calculation of contractor offers to anticipate risks. Languages: Professional English and professional Spanish. Software: Proficiency in budgeting tools such as Presto, Arquímedes, or similar (BC3 format) and advanced Excel. Mobility: Availability to undertake occasional international travel. Job details and working conditions Location: Madrid. Contract type: Permanent. Working day: Full-time (40 hours per week). Schedule: Monday to Thursday with arrival from 8:00 to 8:30 h and departure from 17:00 to 18:00 h; intensive workday on Fridays. Work model: Hybrid (3 days of in-office work and 2 days of teleworking).
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