ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Mission:
The Design and Technical Office Manager will lead the design coordination and technical office functions on-site, ensuring consistency between design intent, quantities, execution strategies, and contract obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate the technical office team (design coordination, quantities, drawings, BIM/CAD, documentation).
- Analyze IFC (Issued for Construction) documentation and track all design updates and changes.
- Calculate and validate quantities based on project-specific criteria and actual site conditions.
- Maintain up-to-date records of all technical changes and non-conformities that could lead to claims or contractual impacts.
- Support the project team in preparing technical justifications for variations and claims to be presented to the Engineer.
- Interface with design consultants, construction teams, and JV partners to ensure alignment of technical solutions with construction execution.
- Monitor the compliance of the design and documentation with local standards and project specifications.
Required Skills and Competencies
- MSc Civil Engineer, preferably with specialization in Foundations and Structures. One of the positions must have a specialization in marine works.
- 15+ years of experience in design management or technical office roles in large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of quantity take-off processes, measurement rules, and valuation methodologies.
- Experience analyzing IFC documentation and maintaining a traceable record of changes and design updates.
- Solid understanding of FIDIC or similar contract frameworks related to claims and variations.
- Skilled in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and preferably in BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) or cost management systems.
- High attention to detail, critical thinking, and excellent technical documentation skills.
- Prior experience in joint ventures or international projects is an advantage.
- Willingness to be based full-time in a remote location under rotation or long-term assignment.
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.
Top Skills
What We Do
Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet.
Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate.
We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment.
We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.
