Responsable de Obra Civil
4 days ago
Madrid
Responsable de Obra Civil - Madrid An established digital infrastructure and real estate company operating across the Iberian Peninsula is seeking a Site Manager to lead construction delivery of new data center sites in Spain and Portugal. This organisation is a leading player in the real estate and infrastructure sector, with a diversified portfolio across offices, logistics, retail, and data centers. The company is actively driving the development of next-generation digital infrastructure, combining innovation, sustainability, and large-scale urban development expertise. The role focuses on the end-to-end physical development of data center sites, from land preparation and early-stage planning through to civil works, urbanisation, and building delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring sites are technically and administratively prepared for construction and successfully delivered in line with programme, budget, and regulatory requirements. This position is suited to an experienced construction site professional with a strong track record in major construction projects in Spain, particularly across civil works, urban development, or infrastructure-led builds. Apply today. Send your CV to ben.anderson@hamilton-barnes.com Responsibilities • Support the organisation in the identification, assessment, and acquisition of land for data center development, • Manage administrative and technical processes required to progress land to “build-ready” / finalised status, • Oversee early-stage site preparation works, including enabling works and infrastructure readiness, • Manage the execution of civil works, urbanisation, and building construction for data center developments, • Coordinate all project stakeholders including contractors, designers, technical advisors, and engineering consultants, • Support preparation, review, and negotiation of construction and development contracts, • Oversee certification processes and ensure accurate validation of completed works and contractor deliverables, • Monitor project progress across multiple phases, ensuring alignment with timelines, budget, and quality standards, • Liaise with planning authorities, utilities, and external stakeholders during permitting and development stages, • Ensure compliance with local planning, permitting, and construction regulations throughout the project lifecycle, • Provide on-site and project-level oversight to ensure successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure developments Qualifications • Strong background in civil works, construction delivery, or infrastructure development projects, • Proven experience delivering large-scale building or urban development projects in Spain, • Strong understanding of permitting, planning processes, and land development procedures, • Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders including contractors, designers, and technical consultants, • Strong organisational and project management capabilities across complex build programmes, • Good balance of technical knowledge and administrative/project coordination skills, • Strong communication and negotiation skills, • Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset with ability to manage execution on site, • Degree in Engineering (Civil, Industrial, or related field) or Architecture, • Minimum 10+ years of experience in construction, civil works, or real estate development roles, • Strong track record delivering large-scale infrastructure, urban development, or building projects, • Experience with land development, planning, or “brownfield/greenfield” site preparation highly desirable, • Familiarity with Spanish construction and planning systems and stakeholders essential, • Fluent Spanish & English
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