Civil Works Manager - Real Estate

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a leading digital infrastructure and real estate company developing large-scale data center projects across Spain and Portugal. With a diversified portfolio spanning offices, logistics, retail, and data centers, the organization combines innovation, sustainability, and infrastructure expertise to deliver next-generation digital developments.

This opportunity is for a Site Manager to oversee the end-to-end construction delivery of new data center sites, from land preparation and planning through to civil works, urbanization, and building completion. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with program, budget, and regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities:

• Support the organization in the identification, assessment, and acquisition of land for data center development
• Manage administrative and technical processes required to progress land to “build-ready” / finalized 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

Skills/Must Have:

• 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 organizational and project management capabilities across complex build programs
• 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

Benefits:

• Performance Bonus
• Family health & life insurance
• Flexible remuneration scheme (meal voucher, travel card, childcare vouchers and training)

Salary: 

• €65000