Director Technical Due Diligence

About the Role:

• Director Technical Due Diligence & Project Oversight (Infra, Industrial & Renewable projects)
• Madrid.
• Leading multinational firm providing consultancy, engineering and advisory services across more than 100 countries delivering high-value, sustainable, and technically robust solutions.

Mission:

• The Director will lead technical due diligence, project monitoring, and project management services for infrastructure, industrial and renewable projects.
• This role will ensure accurate risk assessment, effective project execution, and strategic advisory to clients, enhancing decision-making and project outcomes. The role requires technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to deliver independent opinions on complex engineering, contractual, and operational matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive technical and environmental assessments of infrastructure, industrial, and renewable energy assets and projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks, providing actionable recommendations to ensure safe, cost-efficient, and compliant project delivery.
• Conduct detailed site inspections and prepare reports on asset conditions, performance, and compliance with design and regulatory standards.
• Develop Capex plans and cost estimates, supporting investment decisions and long-term asset management strategies.
• Prepare feasibility studies for new developments, including budget forecasts, milestone scheduling, and risk assessments.
• Monitor project execution across time, budget, cost, and quality metrics, ensuring alignment with client and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed project reports (initial, monthly, and final), including progress tracking, cost variance analysis, and contractor performance evaluation.
• Lead project management activities, design coordination, permitting, tendering, construction oversight, commissioning, and final delivery.
• Provide cost management and control services from early design through project completion, ensuring financial transparency and efficiency.
• Deliver independent technical opinions on contracts, claims, and disputes, supporting clients in mediation, conciliation, and arbitration processes.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders proactively, presenting technical findings, advising on strategic project decisions, and ensuring long-term value creation.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in civil, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in advisory engineering, project management, or consulting within infrastructure, industrial or renewable projects.
• Proven experience leading a department in a large engineering firm or as a partner in a boutique consultancy focused on technical assessment and construction/project supervision. Solid experience in managing design, tendering, and construction processes.
• Strong client portfolio and proven track record in business development.
• Expertise in overseeing complex infrastructure, industrial, or construction projects, providing technical governance and strategic leadership, project monitoring, feasibility studies, and Capex planning.
• Experience in contract analysis, dispute resolution, and independent technical opinions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, teams, and client relationships effectively.
• Fluent in English (C1–C2); additional languages highly valued.
• Willingness to travel for site inspections, client meetings, and project oversight.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and industrial projects globally.
• Opportunity to deliver strategic advisory and hands-on project management support.
• Collaborative, challenging, and professional work environment with strong career growth opportunities.
• Ability to work closely with top-tier clients and multidisciplinary teams.