Who we are

Ventós Group is an international company specialized in the distribution and production of Essential Oils & Aroma Chemicals with the Head Quarters located in Barcelona, Spain. The group has 9 subsidiaries around the world.

We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion strategy, we are looking to strengthen our Facility & Projects team by incorporating a Project & Maintenance Engineer at our Barcelona facilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management

- Lead and manage facility, infrastructure and industrial projects from initial assessment and planning through execution, commissioning and final handover.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resources and budgets in line with business requirements.
- Plan and allocate internal resources, coordinate the teams involved and establish priorities according to project requirements and business needs.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders, engineering partners, suppliers and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with agreed technical specifications.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and deviations, resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare technical specifications, feasibility studies, cost estimates and investment proposals to support decision-making.
- Evaluate technical alternatives and coordinate the implementation of practical and cost-effective solutions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines, available resources and operational requirements.
- Ensure appropriate project documentation, commissioning records and handover procedures are completed.
- Ensure new installations and equipment are designed considering reliability, accessibility, maintainability, safety and lifecycle costs.
- Work closely with Operations and technical teams to ensure projects can be effectively operated and maintained after handover.

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Project Management Systems & Continuous Improvement

- Develop and implement standardized project management procedures, tools and methodologies to improve planning, coordination, control and execution.
- Establish a structured approach to project initiation, evaluation, approval, execution, commissioning and closure.
- Implement tools and KPIs to monitor project milestones, deadlines, budgets, resources, risks, priorities and overall performance.
- Define clear processes for resource allocation, project prioritization, progress reporting and decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to improve project execution, cost control, resource utilization, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, safety and maintainability.
- Contribute to the definition and standardization of technical requirements, engineering practices, equipment and solutions across facilities, utilities and industrial installations.
- Participate in technical assessments of industrial equipment and utilities, including compressed air, HVAC, pumping systems, electrical installations, fire protection and other technical systems.
- Support root-cause analysis of recurring technical issues and contribute to the implementation of robust and permanent engineering solutions.
- Evaluate technical suppliers, contractors and proposed solutions, ensuring compliance with required technical standards and business needs.
- Consider total cost of ownership, lifecycle costs, reliability and maintainability when evaluating investments and technical alternatives.
- Promote continuous improvement by reviewing existing practices, incorporating lessons learned and implementing more efficient ways of working.




- Support compliance with applicable technical regulations, industrial safety standards and internal engineering requirements.

Your Skills

- Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, preferably involving industrial facilities, infrastructure, engineering or technical installations.
- Proven ability to manage projects independently, from planning through execution, commissioning and completion.
- Experience in resource planning, prioritization, budgeting, cost control and coordination of internal teams, suppliers and contractors.
- Experience developing or improving project management processes, tools and reporting systems.
- Strong technical understanding of industrial facilities, equipment, utilities and installations.
- Ability to understand engineering solutions not only from a project perspective but also considering their operation, reliability and long-term maintainability.
- Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, chemical, logistics or similar technical environments will be highly valued.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, reliability principles or asset management will be considered an advantage.
- Familiarity with project management software, ERP systems or maintenance management tools will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of chemical storage, warehouse operations or industrial logistics will be considered a plus.
- High level of English, both written and spoken

Additional Information

We offer a benefits package which includes:

- Option to work remotely 1 whole day and 2 afternoons per week.
- Adaptable working hours
- Free language classes depending on the needs and another training courses.
- Health Insurance.
- Common spaces for after work activities.
- Meal and breakfast service partially subsidized by the company.
- Corporate paddle tennis court for employees and family members

Would you like to join our team? Send us your application and tell us why!

📌 Project Engineer (Sant Just Desvern)
🏢 ERNESTO VENTÓS
📍 Sant Just Desvern