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Operations Facility Manager

Hybrid in Villaviciosa·Added 23 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Villaviciosa
Contract
Permanent contract
English
Required
Experience
8+ years
Driving licence
Required
Benefits
Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Technical training (preferably Industrial Engineering or other related degrees).
  • Minimum experience of 8 years in similar positions in complex environments (hospitals, campuses, shopping centers, airports...).
  • Knowledge of tools such as AutoCAD, CMMS, BMS, ERPs, MS Office, among others.
  • Leadership capacity and a 360-degree vision of projects
  • Autonomy and initiative
  • Interdepartmental collaborative work
  • Results-oriented and detail-oriented.
  • Driver's license and availability to travel between campuses
  • Availability to travel (domestic and international)

Nice to have

  • A master's degree or postgraduate degree in facilities, sustainability, energy efficiency, or project management is valued.

Languages

  • English level B2.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Why join?
You will be part of a growing organization, with high-impact projects and a firm commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

We offer

  • Employee benefits (teleworking, training discounts, private medical insurance, childcare vouchers, restaurant vouchers...) + Professional Career Plan.

  • Excellent working environment

The role

At Universidad Europea we are looking to hire a Facility Manager of Operations with a solid technical vision and integral management capacity.

What will your mission be?
To guarantee the correct technical and operational functioning of our campuses, leading improvement, renovation, and space growth projects, always with a focus on excellence, sustainability, and efficiency.

What you'll do

  • Management of key services on campus (maintenance, cleaning, gardening, etc.), optimizing KPIs and supplier relationships.
  • Coordination of tenders and service contracting, complying with procurement protocols.
  • Supervision of facilities and regulatory compliance (inspections, efficiency, comfort).
  • Leadership of construction, expansion, relocation, or space renovation projects.
  • Budget management (OPEX and CAPEX).
  • Driving quality and sustainability certifications.
  • Participation in new projects from the construction phase (commissioning) and operational definition.

How you'll work

  • Work area: Villaviciosa de Odón Campus.- or Valencia

  • Availability to travel to other national locations

  • Schedule: M-F, from 09:00 to 18:00h (flexible schedule)

  • Contract: permanent, 40h/week.

Hiring process

If you are motivated by challenges and want to lead projects with real impact, we want to meet you!

About Universidad Europea

Universidad Europea is a private higher education institution in Spain, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational programs across fields such as health sciences, engineering, business, and creative design. It operates multiple campuses in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and the Canary Islands, and serves a diverse student body of over 16,000, with a strong focus on internationalization and bilingual education.

For international professionals, Universidad Europea offers teaching and administrative roles in English, French, and Spanish, with a significant emphasis on accredited doctoral faculty (ANECA) and industry-experienced instructors. The university supports relocation through its international environment, modern facilities, and connections to global academic networks, making it an attractive option for educators and researchers seeking to work in Spain.

Industry
Higher Education
Founded
1995
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Valencia, Alicante and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Universidad Europea is part of Global University Systems (GUS), a global network, offering potential international mobility.
  • The university has campuses in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and the Canary Islands, providing multiple location options.
  • Many teaching roles require ANECA accreditation or a PhD, but there are also positions for industry professionals in design, sports, and vocational training.
  • Bilingual roles (English/Spanish, French/Spanish) are common, making it accessible for international academics.
  • The university emphasizes innovation and digital learning, with many online teaching opportunities.
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