Head of Construction - Iberia

At Q ENERGY, our goal is to create a sustainable world with green energy. Our core values - responsible, partners, inclusive, and changemaker - are the foundation for all our actions. As Europe's leading holistic provider of green energy solutions, we are the trusted partner for the entire spectrum of renewable energy. Our goal is to reshape the world with solar PV, wind and hybrid power plants, innovative storage solutions, and visionary green hydrogen projects.

Join us on this exciting journey to make a lasting difference to our planet.

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Your responsibilities

As the Head of Construction for Iberia, you will be a key member of our European construction leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Construction Officer. With a pipeline exceeding 2,500 MW, you will collaborate with your leadership team to establish and lead a highly successful division, setting standards and fostering a culture of excellence to ensure the successful execution of wind and solar projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Sourcing, Project Finance, and HSE, to drive seamless project delivery and promote a culture of collaboration across the organization.

Location: Madrid, willingness to travel.

• Lead the Iberian EPC Department, currently comprising of +30 employees, with a focus on construction and grid connection activities
• Take ownership of the internally developed projects at ready-to-build stage from the Development Division and lead them until COD
• Prepare tenders and conduct contract negotiations with subcontractors and other external service providers and partners. Align with the Engineering and Sourcing Department for the selection of the key components (modules, inverters, trackers and turbines)
• Assume responsibility for all construction activities, ensuring timely completion of projects within quality, budgetary and financing constraints
• Coordinate and monitor all internal and external interfaces and service providers involved in planning, preparation, and construction phases
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation and facilitate smooth handover of completed projects to operational management.

You contribute to our success if

• Full understanding of the wind and solar value chain
• You have 7+ years of professional experience in the renewable energy industry, ideally in Spain and Portugal
• Minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale construction projects within the renewables sector, with a proven track record of successful project delivery despite challenging conditions
• Proficiency in complex project management
• Strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) mindset
• Success-driven personality and advanced negotiator with a commitment to delivering projects successfully
• Exceptional technical and commercial acumen.
• You are willing to travel
• You are business fluent in Spanish and English. Portuguese is a plus!

Interview Process:

• You will have the pre-screening call with our Talent Acquisition team
• Your first interview will be with our CCO and 1 Leadership colleague from the Construction division
• In a second interview you will meet your potential team leads to check the team and technical perspective
• In a 3rd interview a HR Business Partner and our Team Lead Talent Acquisition will be evaluating your leadership skills

What we offer you:

• Our workplace: In Madrid Our office is in Torre Europe near Santiago Bernabeu Station, which you can easily reach by metro line 10. In Sevilla, we provide a welcoming office space for you to utilize.
• Our progress together: In a supportive atmosphere, we have open communication, support each other, and share our knowledge. We also encourage your professional and personal development with individual training opportunities.
• Our work-life balance: To reconcile leisure time, family, and career, we offer flexible working hours, home office, and 30 days of holiday per year.
• Other benefits: We are committed to international remuneration standards and fair salaries. We offer a flexible remuneration program with tax benefits up to 30% of your annual pay, including lunch, childcare, or transportation. Also, we provide life/accident insurance coverage.

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