Project Engineer

Ernesto Ventós S.A.; Sant Just Desvern; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Flexible hours

Language courses

Health Insurance

Meal and breakfast service

Paddle tennis court

Job summary

Ernesto Ventós S.A. is seeking a Project & Maintenance Engineer to join our Barcelona facilities.

You will lead and manage facility, infrastructure and industrial projects from planning through handover, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budgets. You will develop standardized project management procedures, coordinate internal teams, suppliers and contractors, and evaluate technical solutions for reliability and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management for industrial facilities.
• Experience coordinating internal teams, suppliers and contractors.
• Strong understanding of operation, reliability and maintainability of engineering solutions.
• Excellent English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage facility, infrastructure and industrial projects end-to-end.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, engineering partners and contractors.
• Prepare technical specifications, feasibility studies and cost estimates.
• Monitor progress, risks and corrective actions.
• Ensure documentation and handover procedures are completed.

Skills

Project management

Resource planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Industrial facilities

Maintenance knowledge

ERP systems

Team coordination

English proficiency

Education

Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Maintenance management tools

Project management software

Job description

Who we are

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.

2. Project Management Systems & Continuous Improvement

• 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.
• Flexible working hours
• 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