Project Engineer - Project management

Group-IPS; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international engineering firm is seeking an Intermediate Project Engineer to manage projects in Barcelona, Spain. The role involves leading project phases, ensuring effective communication, and managing budgets between €2M and €30M. The ideal candidate should have an engineering background, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, and fluency in Spanish and English, with travel availability to meet project needs. This position offers specialized training and opportunities to work on innovative projects.

Servicios

Specialized in-house training

Opportunity to work with top clients

Open office layout

Formación

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience on industrial projects, preferably in Food/Beverages/Engineering companies/Life Sciences.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary project management and client communication.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the primary point of contact with the client throughout all project phases.
• Present progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Develop detailed project schedules and monitor progress.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for efficient project execution.
• Manage project budgets ranging between €2M and €30M.

Conocimientos

Project management

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Communication

Budget management

Educación

Industrial, Civil, or Chemical engineering background

Herramientas

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Group-IPS. Come join us in reshaping the future of Engineering and Architecture Projects.

IPS is an international company with in-house Engineering and specialized services across Project Management for industries, Automation and Architecture. Now, we are looking for an Intermediate Project Engineer in our office in Barcelona, Spain.

We are looking for an engineer with experience in project management either in a client or consulting company, to participate in a wide range of project work actively, ranging from small improvements to large industrial constructions. The management of each project can include multiple phases and/or specialization:

• Strategic Consulting – project master planning, conceptual engineering.
• Project feasibility – process description, plant layout, overall time‑schedule, procurement strategy, financial plan.
• Project preparation phase – investment analysis, basic engineering, permitting, financing and procurement.
• Project realization phase – project management; detailed engineering, construction management, commissioning management, operational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact with the client, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout all project phases.
• Present progress reports to clients and senior management, including recommendations for improvement strategies.
• Develop detailed project schedules, define key milestones, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate and supervise multidisciplinary technical teams, contractors, and suppliers to guarantee efficient and cohesive project execution.
• Lead or actively participate in project teams, adapting to the needs of each initiative.
• Manage project budgets ranging between €2M and €30M, optimizing costs while maintaining quality and meeting project objectives.
• Manage projects involving new production lines, major packaging and bottling changes, and feasibility studies.
• Interface with Architecture, Engineering, Logistics, Sustainability, Digitalization, and Consulting teams to align technical and strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and relevant industry legislation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project-related risks proactively.
• Experience in permitting and procurement processes is considered an asset and contributes to smoother project development cycles.

Qualifications & Experience

• Industrial, Civil, or Chemical engineering background.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience on industrial projects, preferably in Food/Beverages/Engineering companies/Life Sciences.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is a must; French or German is an asset.
• PC-literate MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, AutoCAD.
• Permanent contract.
• Barcelona with availability to travel up to 60‑80% of the time, depending on project needs.

Benefits

• 🌱 Specialized in‑house training designed to help you advance your career.
• Opportunity to work with top clients and innovative projects.
• Open office layout to foster collaboration and out‑of‑the‑box thinking.
• Excellence, Innovation, Sustainability are core values of all projects.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status.