Deputy Project Manager - Pumped Storage Hydropower Project - Navaleo
Alpiq
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Information Technology, Business Management / Project / Planning
We are seeking a highly motivated Deputy Project Manager to support the delivery of a major pumped storage hydropower project in Spain. The successful candidate will assist the Project Manager in overseeing all aspects of project execution, with a particular focus on civil engineering works, including tunnels, shafts, dams, underground caverns, and hydraulic structures. This project will be based in Ponferrada, near Leon and we offer certain flexibility location-wise.
Your accountabilities
- Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Lead and supervise civil engineering activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
- Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of civil works.
- Monitor construction progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and review technical documentation, reports, and schedules.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings and represent the project in technical discussions with authorities and partners.
- Ensure quality control and adherence to contractual obligations.
- Assist in budget management and cost tracking related to civil components.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in large infrastructure or hydropower projects, preferably including pumped storage.
- Proven experience in managing or coordinating civil works on complex construction sites with Capex > 20 MEuros.
- Strong understanding of geotechnical, hydraulic, and structural engineering principles.
- Familiarity with Spanish construction regulations and permitting processes is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency is a strong advantage.
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Experience with underground works (tunnels, caverns).
- Knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.
- Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera, MS Project, etc.).
Competitive salary package
Market-oriented salary
Training and development
Diverse opportunities for career growth
Flexible work models
Various flexible work models
About the company
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Alpiq is a leading Swiss electricity producer and energy service provider and is active throughout Europe. We offer our customers comprehensive and efficient services in the fields of energy generation, marketing and energy optimisation.
It is our aspiration to follow our purpose in our entrepreneurial thinking and actions: "together for a better climate and an improved security of supply". Together with our values and ethical standards, this purpose is firmly anchored in our corporate culture. We pursue a sustainable, financially stable and risk-adjusted business model.
Alpiq has a strong asset base of hydro and thermal plants, nuclear, wind farms, photovoltaic facilities and battery energy storage systems. We have been producing climate-friendly and sustainable electricity from renewable Swiss hydropower for more than a hundred years. This climate-friendly and flexible asset portfolio is operated and optimised in the best possible way. Our core business also comprises energy trading through electricity, gas and other energy products in many European countries. A sustainable and cost-effective energy procurement strategy is an important aspect of any business. Our Sales & Origination team supports industrial and business customers with sustainable energy management and a wide range of energy solutions and services.
We have about 1,400 employees. Our headquarters are in Lausanne.
More about Alpiq: www.alpiq.com