WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms, providing engineering and design services to clients in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Environment, Power & Energy, and Industry sectors. With a global workforce of approximately 67,000 people, the company operates in over 40 countries, delivering complex projects that shape the built environment and future-proof cities.

In Spain, WSP maintains a significant presence with a multidisciplinary team of over 600 professionals. The Spanish division is a key hub for engineering excellence, often collaborating on international projects across Europe and Latin America. For international professionals, WSP Spain offers a diverse, technical environment where English is frequently used for cross-border coordination, making it an attractive destination for engineers and project managers looking for global career mobility.

WSP was formed through the merger of several firms, notably the acquisition of Genivar by WSP in 2012. In Spain, its presence was significantly bolstered by the acquisition of the engineering firm Apia XXI in 2013.

For international professionals

WSP Spain employs over 600 professionals and operates as a key technical hub for the group's international projects.
The company has a strong focus on sustainability and ESG, offering specialized roles for environmental and energy experts.
English is frequently used as a working language, especially in sub-regional and international project management roles.
WSP offers a 'Future Ready' framework, providing employees with opportunities to work on cutting-edge climate and infrastructure solutions.
The firm has multiple offices across Spain, including major hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Santander.

Manager Advisory - Property & Buildings

WSP Spain

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Lead. Decide. Drive.

At WSP, we are consolidating a benchmark Advisory team within the Buildings | WSP area—a strategic, expanding, and highly competitive sector. We are looking to incorporate a professional with proven experience, decision-making capacity, and business vision to lead this market within our business line.

What will your role be?

You will be responsible for leading and growing the Advisory area in Property & Buildings, positioning WSP as the benchmark technical advisor for investment funds, real estate companies, developers, and large asset holders, combining technical excellence, business vision, and a strong market presence.

What will your key functions be?

Your functions will include the strategic and operational management of the Property & Buildings Advisory area, leading both the business vision and its execution. You will play a key role in business development, identifying new opportunities, managing relationships with strategic clients, and supporting project closing processes.

You will act as a senior advisor for a wide range of clients, including investment funds (Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure), REITs, asset managers, family offices, national and international developers and real estate companies, as well as financial institutions.

You will lead and supervise specialized services such as Technical Due Diligence (TDD), Vendor Due Diligence (VDD), Project Monitoring, and Lender Technical Advisory, as well as asset repositioning projects, which include rehabilitation, change of use, and asset enhancement. You will also participate in the analysis and management of Capex, Opex, Repex, and asset lifecycles.

You will work in coordination with multidisciplinary teams from other WSP areas (structures, MEP, sustainability, infrastructure, Project Management, among others), ensuring a comprehensive vision of the projects. Likewise, you will assume the leadership and development of the team, driving its growth, mentoring, and consolidation.

Finally, you will actively represent WSP in the market, participating in sector events, meetings with strategic clients, and the development of alliances and partnerships.

What are we looking for?

Architecture, Technical Architecture, Engineering (Civil / Industrial or others).
MBA or training in Real Estate / Real Estate Finance is valued.
More than 15 years of experience in the building / technical consultancy sector.
Customer-oriented profile, with communication skills and business vision.

Ability to define strategies and convert them into technical and commercial proposals.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and coordinate teams.
Proven track record working for investment funds, real estate asset managers, financiers, and developers and real estate companies.
High level of English. Portuguese or others desirable.
Availability to travel.

What do we offer you?

Stable position with real responsibility.
Projects with top-tier clients in an expanding sector.
Active participation in the strategy and growth of the business.
Collaboration with high-level international teams.
Flexibility, professional development, and competitive benefits.

Step forward and lead the growth of a strategic area for WSP!

Our selection process:

1. Telephone interview: A first brief conversation to get to know you better and talk about your experience and expectations.

2. Technical and personal interview: You will meet with our talent acquisition team and the head of the area to jointly evaluate your technical skills and your fit within the team.

3. Final interview: You will speak with the Business Unit Management about your potential role and how it fits with our strategic vision.

About us:

We are a leading global firm in engineering and professional services. When looking for a change, it is fundamental to choose a place where you can grow professionally and align with your values. Our teams are committed to generating a real and lasting impact on the communities in which we work, driving a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and inclusion.

We actively promote diversity and equal opportunity, convinced that differences enrich our work and strengthen our results. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and consideration.

Join the team and discover what you can achieve with us.

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View original advert (Spanish)

Liderar. Decidir. Impulsar.

En WSP estamos consolidando un equipo de referencia en Advisory dentro del área de Edificación | WSP un sector estratégico en expansión y altamente competitivo. Buscamos incorporar a un/a profesional con experiencia contrastada, capacidad de decisión y visión de negocio para liderar este mercado dentro de nuestra línea de negocio.

¿Cuál será tu rol?

Tendrás la responsabilidad de liderar y hacer crecer el área de Advisory en Property & Buildings, posicionando a WSP como asesor técnico de referencia para fondos de inversión, inmobiliarias, promotoras y grandes tenedores de activos, combinando excelencia técnica, visión de negocio y fuerte presencia en el mercado.

¿Cuáles serán tus funciones clave?

Tus funciones incluirán la dirección estratégica y operativa del área de Advisory en Property & Buildings, liderando tanto la visión del negocio como su ejecución. Tendrás un papel clave en el desarrollo de negocio, identificando nuevas oportunidades, gestionando la relación con clientes estratégicos y apoyando los procesos de cierre de proyectos.

Actuarás como advisor senior para una amplia tipología de clientes, incluyendo fondos de inversión (Private Equity, Real Estate e Infraestructuras), socimis, gestoras de activos, family offices, promotoras e inmobiliarias nacionales e internacionales, así como entidades financieras.

Liderarás y supervisarás servicios especializados como Technical Due Diligence (TDD), Vendor Due Diligence (VDD), Project Monitoring y Lender Technical Advisory, además de proyectos de reposicionamiento de activos, que incluyen rehabilitación, cambio de uso y asset enhancement. También participarás en el análisis y gestión de Capex, Opex, Repex y lifecycle de activos.

Trabajarás de forma coordinada con equipos multidisciplinares de otras áreas de WSP (estructuras, MEP, sostenibilidad, infraestructuras, Project Management, entre otras), garantizando una visión integral de los proyectos. Asimismo, asumirás el liderazgo y desarrollo del equipo, impulsando su crecimiento, mentoring y consolidación.

Por último, representarás a WSP de forma activa en el mercado, participando en eventos sectoriales, reuniones con clientes estratégicos y el desarrollo de alianzas y partnerships.

¿Qué buscamos?

Arquitectura, Arquitectura Técnica, Ingeniería (Caminos / Industrial u otras).
Valorable MBA o formación en Real Estate / Finanzas inmobiliarias.
Más de 15 años de experiencia en el sector de edificación / consultoría técnica.
Perfil orientado al cliente, con habilidades de comunicación y visión de negocio.

Habilidad para definir estrategias y convertirlas en propuestas técnicas y comerciales.
Capacidad para liderar proyectos multidisciplinares y coordinar equipos.
Trayectoria contrastada trabajando para fondos de inversión, gestores de activos inmobiliarios, financiadores y promotoras e inmobiliarias.
Inglés nivel alto. Deseable Portugués u otros.
Disponibilidad para viajar.

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

Posición estable y de responsabilidad real.
Proyectos con clientes de primer nivel en un sector en expansión.
Participación activa en la estrategia y crecimiento del negocio.
Colaboración con equipos internacionales de alto nivel.
Flexibilidad, desarrollo profesional y beneficios competitivos.

¡Da un paso al frente y lidera el crecimiento de un área estratégica para WSP!

Nuestro proceso de selección:

1. Entrevista telefónica: Una primera conversación breve para conocerte mejor y hablar sobre tu experiencia y expectativas.

2. Entrevista técnica y personal: Te reunirás con nuestro equipo de captación de talento y con el responsable del área para evaluar conjuntamente tus habilidades técnicas y tu encaje en el equipo.

3. Entrevista final: Conversarás con la Dirección de la Unidad de Negocio sobre tu potencial rol y cómo encaja con nuestra visión estratégica.

Sobre nosotros:

Somos una firma global líder en ingeniería y servicios profesionales. Cuando buscas un cambio, es fundamental elegir un lugar donde puedas crecer profesionalmente y encajar con tus valores. Nuestros equipos están comprometidos con generar un impacto real y duradero en las comunidades en las que trabajamos, impulsando una cultura de excelencia técnica, innovación e inclusión.

Promovemos activamente la diversidad y la igualdad de oportunidades, convencidos de que las diferencias enriquecen nuestro trabajo y fortalecen nuestros resultados. Todas las candidaturas serán tratadas con la máxima confidencialidad y consideración.

Únete al equipo y descubre lo que puedes lograr con nosotros.