Our client is a well-renown company active in the field of electric energy storage, which also runs multiple projects from their headquarters in London and a Laboratory in Madrid. They work on advanced material production and development while collaborating with leading academic experts in computational and experimental materials science worldwide. They are now in the process of putting together a production plant in the area near Madrid, Spain, and ideally looking for a Spanish/English and possibly Russian speaking Project Manager who can oversee and manage the development of this project.

You will coordinate and follow up on project activities relating to the internal building construction, arranging a development of the ventilation system, office/lab planning, creation and development of the interior etc. – full procurement of their new facility in Madrid. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-organised professional who is looking to take part in establishing a new site for a growing international team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the initial stages of the office and laboratory reconstruction project in Madrid (internal building management and office/lab systems development)
• Be responsible for budgeting including procurement duties
• Work closely with the Health and Safety Manager to ensure everything is set up in accordance with Spanish law
• Communicate with the London senior management and report directly to the CEO
• Collaborate with the architect and construction team to establish and maintain progress, productivity and reliability
• Conduct meetings on-site with the architect and the construction team
• Negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Prepare and submit project estimates

Ideally, you will have/be

• BA/MSc in Engineering or equivalent is desirable
• Strong financial and cost management skills
• Advanced Spanish and English language skills are a must
• Russian language is a great advantage
• A proven record of living in Spain, knowledge of Spanish laws and regulations, strong ability to liaise with contractors and the team in Spain
• A proven ability to manage and motivate others to deliver
• Previous working experience as a project manager/coordinator/organiser
• Attention to detail
• Great organisational skills, proven working to strict deadlines across all stages of building projects
• Possess a good knowledge of construction Health & Safety legislation and the ability to translate this into improved site standards

This job is great! because it offers

• Potential to grow your skills and make the role your own is highly encouraged
• Stable well-paid job for a ‘green’ brand and working on a positive project with global significance
• Career opportunities and ability to become a top leader at the front of the project
• Amazing team of professional, exciting management and top scientists to collaborate with on the delivery of an ambitious vision