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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers





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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum 12 years of experience in management and supervision of works/projects
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams
- Experience in technical and economic planning of projects
- Experience in cost control and budget monitoring
- Experience in procurement management and negotiation with suppliers
- Experience in direct relationship with clients
- Knowledge of applicable technical and safety regulations
Education & certifications
- Industrial Engineer, Civil Engineer (Caminos, Canales y Puertos), or equivalent degree
- Complementary training in project management or construction management (valuable)
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Permanent contract
- Flexible working hours
- Flexible benefits: health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transport cards... among others!
- Be part of a leading organization in the environmental sector
- Professional growth within the organization with direct reporting to management
At Veolia, we know that professionals are the fundamental pillar of our corporate identity and our achievements. Therefore, we promote their integration through a firm commitment to equality between men and women, sharing our corporate culture, experience, and best practices.
What unites us as employees is the passion and excellence with which we work every day to protect the environment and ensure access to water. Together, we build a greener and more inclusive present.
If you want to be part of this team and take on this great challenge, don't hesitate to apply for this position!
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.
The role
We are looking for a Group Manager with extensive experience in project management to
supervise and coordinate several site managers, ensuring the optimal technical and economic
execution of projects.
You will be responsible for technical and economic planning, cost monitoring, purchasing
management, and customer orientation, ensuring operational excellence in all works
under your supervision.
What you'll do
- Supervision of site managers: Leadership, coordination, and performance monitoring of multiple site managers
- Technical planning: Definition of technical strategies, schedules, and project execution methodologies
- Economic planning: Preparation and control of budgets, economic feasibility analysis of projects
- Cost monitoring: Continuous monitoring of actual vs. budgeted costs, identification of deviations and corrections
- Procurement management: Supervision of the material and service acquisition process, negotiation with suppliers
- Customer orientation: Direct communication with clients, incident resolution, ensuring satisfaction
- Quality control: Verification of compliance with technical specifications and regulations in all works
- Documentation and reporting: Preparation of monitoring reports, performance analysis, and improvement proposals
- Interdepartmental coordination: Collaborative work with management, sales, technical office, and other departments
- Availability for travel: Site visits, client meetings, and on-site supervision
Technical skills
- Proficiency in planning tools: Smartsheet, Google Sheet, Presto
- Knowledge of project management software
- Economic and financial analysis capacity
Personal competencies
- Strong leadership and ability to motivate teams
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Orientation towards results and quality
- Capacity for solving complex problems
- Strategic thinking and global vision
- Organization and time management.
- Availability for frequent travel
- Negotiation skills
About Veolia Spain
Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management services to municipalities and industries. With operations in over 40 countries and more than 200,000 employees worldwide, Veolia designs and implements solutions for water treatment, waste recovery, and energy efficiency. In Spain, Veolia operates through Veolia Spain, offering a wide range of environmental services including water treatment plant operations, industrial maintenance, and energy management.
Veolia Spain has a strong presence across the country, with offices and operational sites in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other regions. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and the ecological transition, making it a relevant employer for international professionals interested in environmental engineering, maintenance, and energy efficiency. Veolia offers opportunities for technical and engineering roles, with a focus on hands-on maintenance and operational positions, and provides a structured environment for career growth in the environmental sector.
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Founded
- 1853
- Employees
- 200,000–250,000
- Headquarters
- Aubervilliers, France
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Veolia Spain operates across the entire country, with offices and sites in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other regions, offering opportunities in various locations.
- The company is a global leader in environmental services, providing a strong platform for career development in water, waste, and energy management.
- Veolia is committed to the ecological transition, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about sustainability.
- Many roles in Spain are technical and maintenance-focused, with opportunities for engineers and technicians in industrial settings.
- Veolia offers a structured environment with potential for international mobility within the group.
In their own words
About the company & team
As a leader in ecological transformation, at Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving the sustainable development of cities, industries, and agriculture.
We work mainly in three major areas: water, offering solutions in both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming them into new resources; and energy improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries, and cities.
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