Senior Site Manager

Vanderlande; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande in Barcelona seeks a Senior Site Manager to lead on-site installation and commissioning for complex logistics projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role requires 8+ years total experience with 2+ years as Site Manager, CAD proficiency, MS Office skills, and fluency in English and French (Spanish/Italian/German a plus). International travel up to 85% is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years total work experience with 2+ years as Site Manager.
• Advanced CAD knowledge and strong MS Office skills.
• Fluency in English and French (B2+); Spanish/Italian/German an asset.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 85%.

Responsibilities

• Define the installation plan and organize on-site activities.
• Coordinate with client and subcontractors to align schedules.
• Lead teams, supervise subcontractors, and enforce safety rules.
• Budget control for installation and procurement decisions.
• Prepare site documentation and reporting of site management plans.
• Support commissioning and testing phases.
• Ensure health and safety requirements on site.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Budget management

Health and Safety

MS Office

CAD software

International travel

Education

Technical diploma in Mechatronics

Electrical engineering diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Senior Site Manager

Responsible for managing and coordinating on-site construction and installation activities, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality execution within budget. Leads teams, supervises subcontractors, and enforces compliance with project plans and safety regulations. As seniority grows, the role expands to strategic site leadership and stakeholder management.

Main functions/tasks

• Define the installation plan of the project.
• Organization of all activities related to the 'works on site' phase.
• Ensure the execution of the work according to the sequence defined in the planning.
• Advise and participate in the Budget process of the execution phase and hiring of subcontractors.
• Budget control for all activities related to the installation phase
• Coordinate execution times with the client and subcontractors.
• Lead and manage the interaction of jobs on the site..
• Delegate responsibility for installation to suppliers/partners.
• Optimum preparation for the commissioning phase of the installation.
• Commissioning support during the testing phase.
• Logistics organization of the teams on site.
• Creation and management of site documentation and reporting of site management plans.
• Management and control of internal processes.
• Ensure Health and Safety requirements.

How should your profile be?

• Advanced vocational education in a technical specialty such as Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or Technician
• Minimum 8+ yrs of total work experience and at least 2+ years of previous experience as Site Manager
• Basic knowledge of 2D/3D CAD programs (Autocad, Solidworks, etc.).
• Knowledge of MS Office programs
• Preferable experience in automated warehouses, airport and/or in the logistics sector
• Strong communication skills and a creative approach to building professional relationships with clients.
• Ability to work within an international work environment, especially working within a project organization
• Fluency in English and French (minimum B2 level), both verbal and written. Knowledge of additional languages such as Spanish, Italian, or German will be considered an asset
• Availability to travel internationally for extended periods and willingness to be on-site up to 85% of the time.
• Driving license