Senior Director / Director - Infrastructure - Asset Optimization Spain/Europe

Alvarez & Marsal; Madrid; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is expanding in Spain and Europe, seeking a Senior Director/Director based in Spain to mobilize across European projects. You will lead work fronts with expertise, engage with clients, and guide project delivery from initiation to execution, building strategic partnerships and managing client relationships.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience in energy/industrial sectors within top-tier consulting, with strong business acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset, and a

Qualifications

• A high-grade bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or construction discipline (and or MBA) from an accredited top-tier university.
• Master’s degree in engineering, or a related major.
• A professional with 10–15 years of experience ideally combining energy and industrial, with top-tier consulting firms, strong business acumen, an entrepreneurial mindset, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Spanish and English with additional European language skills as desirable.
• Strong business acumen, self-propelled entrepreneurial mindset, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate analysis to guide project delivery, proposing action plans and demonstrating confidence in decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to articulate to senior members of management, client representatives and colleagues.
• Highly analytical and conceptual problem-solving mind-set.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Team-oriented personality.
• Motivated and effective in a fast-paced and dynamic culture.
• Understanding the energy landscape and project life cycle and exposure to feasibility studies, procurement, PPP, development management, health and safety, strategic PMO, cost advisory and it´s connection design of target operating models
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of articulating ideas to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of work fronts with expertise, identifying improvement initiatives and actively engaging with the client in all phases of the project.
• Lead meetings and presentations with both client and A&M's managerial and executive levels, demonstrating confidence and mastery of the topics discussed.
• Assume a leadership role with teams and clients, participating in effective negotiations and collaborations between leaders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships for business growth.
• Participate in events and associations to foster relationships and identify opportunities.
• Work with a creative mindset to co-create solutions and offer innovative approaches to address client challenges.
• Take advantage of industry network and influence to identify and develop new business opportunities for A&M Infra and other Business Units.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel willingness

Business acumen

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction

MBA

Master’s degree in engineering or related major

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 12,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 12,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

The Infrastructure and Capital Projects (Infra) team focuses on improving return on investment capital and reducing the risks specific to capital projects. The Infra team is built on deep industry sector expertise with a demonstrably differentiated ability to address the most complex business problems and by supporting our owner/operator/contractor clients with the expertise of our deep project, Alvarez & Marsal's ultimate goal is to reduce the level of uncertainty associated with the development and operational costs of your projects, contributing to greater shareholder value drawn from procurement through execution and asset management through different solutions.

How You Will Contribute

A&M continues to expand across Spain and Europe, and we are seeking to recruit a Senior Director/Director based in Spain, with the ability to mobilise across European projects. You will work alongside some of the industry’s most talented and experienced colleagues, and you will:

• Lead the execution of work fronts with expertise, identifying improvement initiatives and actively engaging with the client in all phases of the project.
• Lead meetings and presentations with both client and A&M's managerial and executive levels, demonstrating confidence and mastery of the topics discussed.
• Assume a leadership role with teams and clients, participating in effective negotiations and collaborations between leaders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships for business growth.
• Participate in events and associations to foster relationships and identify opportunities.
• Work with a creative mindset to co-create solutions and offer innovative approaches to address client challenges.
• Take advantage of industry network and influence to identify and develop new business opportunities for A&M Infra and other Business Units.

Qualifications

• A high-grade bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or construction discipline (and or MBA) from an accredited top-tier university.
• Master’s degree in engineering, or a related major.
• A professional with 10–15 years of experience ideally combining energy and industrial, with top-tier consulting firms, strong business acumen, an entrepreneurial mindset, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Spanish and English with additional European language skills as desirable.
• Strong business acumen, self-propelled entrepreneurial mindset, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate analysis to guide project delivery, proposing action plans and demonstrating confidence in decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to articulate to senior members of management, client representatives and colleagues.
• Highly analytical and conceptual problem-solving mind-set.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Team-oriented personality.
• Motivated and effective in a fast-paced and dynamic culture.
• Understanding the energy landscape and project life cycle and exposure to feasibility studies, procurement, PPP, development management, health and safety, strategic PMO, cost advisory and it´s connection design of target operating models
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of articulating ideas to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.