International Engineering Director (Madrid or Seville offices)

Grow with us at Ayesa! At Ayesa, we don’t wait for the future — we lead it. Through our engineering projects, we make it possible, turning challenges into opportunities, concepts into solutions, and vision into real impact. Step by step, we move closer to a better future. With your passion, talent, and determination, we will continue transforming the present and building the future. Ayesa, Making It Happen.

We are looking for an International Engineering Director responsible for leading the planning, management, and optimization of the execution of engineering projects, ensuring the achievement of economic, technical, quality, and schedule objectives. The position, based in Madrid or Seville, will be part of the Services Directorate, reporting directly to the Engineering Services Directorate and working closely with Project, Division, and Market Management teams.

What will you do?

• Lead and coordinate engineering project production and execution teams internationally.
• Define and monitor economic objectives (margin, productivity, direct and indirect costs) within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments in terms of scope, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Optimize resource planning (staffing, workload vs. production capacity, subcontracting).
• Establish and oversee procedures, methodologies, and technical production and delivery standards.
• Work closely with Project Management, Division Management, and Market Management to ensure integrated execution.
• Lead talent management: team sizing, professional development, training plans, and retention.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational innovation, and process efficiency.
• Participate in proposal preparation, risk assessment, and execution strategy definition.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, particularly in multicultural and international environments.

What are we looking for?

• Education: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos). MBA or Master’s in Business Management / Project Management is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of professional experience in engineering firms or technical services within construction companies. Proven experience in production or services management. Extensive experience in international, English-speaking, and multicultural environments. Experience managing large-scale, high-value and technically complex projects.
• Languages: High level of English (C1 or equivalent) is essential. Other languages are a plus.

What do we offer?

• A career path full of opportunities and challenges. Go as far as you want!
• Grow through our development programs. Each year, we will help you shape your professional path while working on cutting-edge projects with top professionals in the industry.
• Because you matter, we offer policies that support work-life balance: flexible working hours, Smart Job (hybrid work), and intensive summer schedule.
• You decide how to use your benefits with our flexible compensation package, including: Private health insurance, Meal vouchers, Childcare vouchers, Transport benefits, Wellbeing Plan: discounts on travel, technology, training, sports, beauty, and much more.
• Have fun participating in the different contests and activities we organize: sports, writing, photography, and more.

Join the leading Spanish multinational in technology and engineering services worldwide!

In accordance with Organic Law 3/2007 of March 22, Ayesa is committed to promoting and effectively applying the principle of equality between women and men, avoiding any type of workplace discrimination based on gender and ensuring equal employment opportunities. We also promote diversity, rejecting any discrimination based on race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other personal or social condition, fostering an inclusive and enriching environment.