Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide.

Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

At Ferrovial Digital Infrastructure (FDI), we specialize in the development of data center assets, from powered-land search and acquisition to DC design, construction, and maintenance, and we are always looking for the most efficient and sustainable solutions.

FDI has acquired a land plot in Madrid for the development of a Data Center, and we are seeking a manager to lead the development, construction and commissioning of the electrical and other utilities infrastructure.

Additionally, the role may require assistance to FDI Projects Development Team within the Business Development and Strategy related activities.

The ideal candidate will have a background in developing grid connection electrical infrastructure. Panzer power & utilities manager will oversee the design and construction of HV/MV lines and substations, ensuring alignment with project timelines and energization strategy. This role is critical to ensuring alignment with project timelines and the energisation strategy, requiring close coordination with stakeholders, contractors, and utilities. This includes liaising with third parties such as stakeholders, distribution companies, and public administration to define next steps, establish timelines, and anticipate potential blockers.

Strong leadership, technical expertise, and communication skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Additionally, the candidate will work closely with the Energy and Utilities team within Digital Infrastructure, actively supporting the Strategy and Business Development team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mining or Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field. A master’s degree can be an advantage.
• Advance knowledge of high and medium voltage electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of Spanish Electric System, its regulations and particularities as well as possessing the ability and proactiveness to deal with other countries´, i.e. Poland, USA, etc.

• Proven track record and experience working with DSOs, TSP, suppliers and utilities companies for at least 3 years.
• Proven experience and knowledge in transmission/distribution planning applications, analysis and design.
• Experience in the design, permitting and construction of HV/MW substations and underground power lines.
• A deep understanding of power & utilities operating model and key business and technical challenges faced by utilities in current fast changing environment
• Experience in power line concessions and or business consulting is appreciated.
• Good understanding of Interconnection Agreements drafting
• Previous experience working with data center clients (e.g., hyperscale, colocation providers, or large enterprises) will be highly valued
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify strategic opportunities for Ferrovial and develop actionable plans for pursuing these opportunities
• Ability to draft accurate support procedures, compile system documentation, and issue tracking entries while taking full ownership of technical issues

Relevant Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and collaborative skills, strategic vision, push to make things happen and appetite to succeed and commercially astute.
• Proactive, autonomous, flexible and being able to prioritize. Anticipation capacity, problem solver and solution provider.
• The capacity to adapt to a rapidly changing industry landscape and to think creatively about solving environmental challenges through business solutions
• Effective negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a deep understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules and resources effectively.
• Fluency in English is required
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the energy& utilities project lead of the new data center from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with project goals and business objectives.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project scope, objectives, and design.
• Develop and execute management plans, including resource management, cost estimation, scheduling and quality control.
• Supervise the design and construction of power & utilities infra, ensuring they adhere to best practices and timely and budget-aligned delivery of the facility.
• Conduct regular progress meetings and maintain up-to-date reports on project status, challenges, and milestones.
• Support, overview and manage complex, cross-functional HV infrastructure projects from site selection, permitting and contract execution, and keep project stakeholders informed to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships
• Keep the projects’ progress under control by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately
• Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposal participing in princing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with developers, general contractors and design consultants
• Evaluate site Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and identify and solve factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over to Ferrovial stakeholders
• Analyse data and documents (deliverables) issued by all parties to ensure that fulfil the requirements. Ability to raise queries and track them down to ease the process.
• Monitor progress and performance to manage tasks completion according to pre-determined deadlines.
• Prepare detailed reports to reflect progress updates and present relevant findings to the team to assist with the decision-making process.
• Work collaboratively with other Ferrovial teams
• Ensure full compliance with Ferrovial´s guidelines, standards and policies throughout the whole process.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

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