Project Engineer

Ernesto Ventós; Sant Just Desvern; Híbrido; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work 1 day per week

Language courses

Health Insurance

Meal and breakfast service

Paddle tennis court for employees

Descripción de la vacante

Ventós Group in Barcelona is expanding its Facility & Projects team and seeks a Project & Maintenance Engineer. You will lead and manage complex industrial projects, defining scope, budgets and milestones while coordinating internal teams and external partners.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety and lifecycle cost awareness. You will work in a dynamic international environment with opportunities for development and some remote/hybrid flexibility, including one day remote and two half-days

Formación

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related.
• 3–5 years of project management in industrial facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from planning through completion.
• Strong budgeting, planning and coordination of internal teams.
• English proficiency required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage facility, infrastructure and industrial projects from planning through handover.
• Define scope, timelines, budgets and resources in line with business needs.
• Coordinate stakeholders, partners, suppliers and contractors to meet specs.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Develop procedures and KPIs to improve planning, execution and maintainability.

Conocimientos

Project management

Budgeting

Resource planning

Stakeholder coordination

Process improvement

Educación

Engineering degree (Industrial / Mechanical / Chemical)

Herramientas

ERP systems

Maintenance mgmt software

Project mgmt software

Descripción del empleo

Ventós Group is an international company specialized in the distribution and production of Essential Oils & Aroma Chemicals with the Head Quarters located in Barcelona, Spain. The group has 9 subsidiaries around the world.

We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion strategy, we are looking to strengthen our Facility & Projects team by incorporating a Project & Maintenance Engineer at our Barcelona facilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management

• Lead and manage facility, infrastructure and industrial projects from initial assessment and planning through execution, commissioning and final handover.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resources and budgets in line with business requirements.
• Plan and allocate internal resources, coordinate the teams involved and establish priorities according to project requirements and business needs.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, engineering partners, suppliers and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with agreed technical specifications.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and deviations, resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical specifications, feasibility studies, cost estimates and investment proposals to support decision-making.
• Evaluate technical alternatives and coordinate the implementation of practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines, available resources and operational requirements.
• Ensure appropriate project documentation, commissioning records and handover procedures are completed.
• Ensure new installations and equipment are designed considering reliability, accessibility, maintainability, safety and lifecycle costs.
• Work closely with Operations and technical teams to ensure projects can be effectively operated and maintained after handover.
• Develop and implement standardized project management procedures, tools and methodologies to improve planning, coordination, control and execution.
• Establish a structured approach to project initiation, evaluation, approval, execution, commissioning and closure.
• Implement tools and KPIs to monitor project milestones, deadlines, budgets, resources, risks, priorities and overall performance.
• Define clear processes for resource allocation, project prioritization, progress reporting and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, cost control, resource utilization, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, safety and maintainability.
• Contribute to the definition and standardization of technical requirements, engineering practices, equipment and solutions across facilities, utilities and industrial installations.
• Participate in technical assessments of industrial equipment and utilities, including compressed air, HVAC, pumping systems, electrical installations, fire protection and other technical systems.
• Support root-cause analysis of recurring technical issues and contribute to the implementation of robust and permanent engineering solutions.
• Evaluate technical suppliers, contractors and proposed solutions, ensuring compliance with required technical standards and business needs.
• Consider total cost of ownership, lifecycle costs, reliability and maintainability when evaluating investments and technical alternatives.
• Promote continuous improvement by reviewing existing practices, incorporating lessons learned and implementing more efficient ways of working.
• Support compliance with applicable technical regulations, industrial safety standards and internal engineering requirements.

Your Skills

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, preferably involving industrial facilities, infrastructure, engineering or technical installations.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently, from planning through execution, commissioning and completion.
• Experience in resource planning, prioritization, budgeting, cost control and coordination of internal teams, suppliers and contractors.
• Experience developing or improving project management processes, tools and reporting systems.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial facilities, equipment, utilities and installations.
• Ability to understand engineering solutions not only from a project perspective but also considering their operation, reliability and long-term maintainability.
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, chemical, logistics or similar technical environments will be highly valued.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, reliability principles or asset management will be considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with project management software, ERP systems or maintenance management tools will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of chemical storage, warehouse operations or industrial logistics will be considered a plus.
• High level of English, both written and spoken

Additional Information

We offer a benefits package which includes:

• Option to work remotely 1 whole day and 2 afternoons per week.
• Free language classes depending on the needs and another training courses.
• Health Insurance.
• Common spaces for after work activities.
• Meal and breakfast service partially subsidized by the company.
• Corporate paddle tennis court for employees and family members