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Senior Recycling and Recovery Projects and Tenders Engineer

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago

Veolia

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Veolia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Formación: Grado en Ingeniería, Ciencias Ambientales, o similares.” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

  • Meal vouchers

    A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Education: Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or similar.

  • Experience: At least 5 years in waste treatment tenders and/or projects

  • At least English B2 is essential

  • Availability: for occasional travel

  • Workplace: Madrid or Barcelona

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

👉 What can we offer you?

  • Schedule: Flexible, entry from 07:30 to 09:30
  • Hybrid working model.

  • Permanent contract.

  • Flexible compensation: Medical insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transport card.

The role

The position will be framed within the field of recycling and valorization ♻, where we offer solutions that cover the entire waste life cycle, from collection to recycling and recovery as materials or energy.

In this environment of innovation and commitment, we are looking for a Senior Recycling and Valorization Projects and Tenders Engineer reporting to the Technical Director of the area for our offices in Madrid📍.

If you are interested in participating in the selection process, Sign up here! 

👉What will your main functions be?

  • Technical definition at the process, civil works, and plant installation level for solid waste treatment plants (MSW, etc.).

  • Estimation of investment needs. 

  • Collaboration in the preparation of technical-operational spreadsheets and economic-financial models.

  • Assistance and monitoring of project commissioning.

  • Collaboration with business units in production monitoring, preparation of operating budgets, and identification of deviations. 

  • Preparation / analysis of documentation for the Investment Committee.

  • Assistance in the standardization of procedures (Operation and Maintenance).

  • Updating the department's working database (public contracts, suppliers, technologies, etc.).

What unites our employees is the passion and excellence with which we work every day to protect the environment. 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!

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Application

  2. Interview with HR

    With HR team

  3. Interview with your future manager

    With a future manager

    Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.

  4. Decision

  5. Onboarding

    Welcomed by your HR contact or manager and introduced to the teams.

About Veolia

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions to municipalities and industries across more than 40 countries. With a workforce of over 200,000 employees, the company designs and implements services that help clients reduce their environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency. Veolia's activities span the entire water cycle, from treatment and distribution to wastewater management, as well as energy services and waste recovery.

In Spain, Veolia operates through several subsidiaries, including Aguas de Telde and Teidagua in the Canary Islands, and has a strong presence in regions like Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Madrid. The company is a major employer in the Spanish utilities and facilities management sector, with roles ranging from plant operators and maintenance technicians to engineers and project managers. For international professionals, Veolia offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and technical innovation, making it an attractive employer for those with engineering or operational backgrounds.

Founded
1853
Employees
200,000–250,000
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Zamudio and 5 more
Website
veolia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Veolia has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and operations in Madrid, Barcelona, the Basque Country, and the Canary Islands, offering a wide range of roles across the country.
  • The company is a global leader in water, waste, and energy management, providing international professionals with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Veolia offers roles in both Spanish and English, and while Spanish is often required for client-facing positions, technical and engineering roles may be accessible to non-native speakers.
  • The company is committed to sustainability and ecological transformation, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about environmental impact.
  • Veolia provides extensive training and development programs, including internships and apprenticeships, which can be a good entry point for international candidates.

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 primarily work in three major areas: water💧,  offering solutions for both urban and industrial management; recycling and recovery ♻ transforming them into new resources, and energy 💡 improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries, and cities.

Additional information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.

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