Rick Coetzer

Project Manager - Architectural Technologist

Catral, Valencian Community, Spain

About

While studying for my Architecture Degree I worked for an engineering and rigging company (Vanguard Rigging) in Johannesburg, South Africa, where I started as a Project planner and Draftsman for various high skilled rigging and transport projects. On completion of my Bachelor Degree, I was promoted to Construction Supervisor and Health, Safety and Environmental Representative(SHE REP), and later, Site Manager for 2 wind farm projects in the renewable energy sector of South Africa where I was responsible for the planning and management of multiple teams of contractors, completing the builds of 150 wind turbines over 2 years. I left Vanguard to pursue my career as an Architect and started working for CA Architects in Ballito where I designed multiple luxury homes and apartments along the North coast of South Africa. I was also responsible for council, construction and as-built drawing submissions as well as client follow ups and site meetings. In 2019 I moved to Alicante, Spain and after the waiting period to receive my residency and work permit (and the 2020 pandemic) I was self employed working with REMAX beach homes, selling properties in the Costa Blanca region. In October 2022 I started working for a Swedish international solar panel sales and installation company called SVEA Solar, based in Alicante, where I achieved top salesman in my department multiple times. In August 2024, the Spanish branch of the company closed while I was on paternity leave, so I used the opportunity to be with my son. In October 2025 I started working with Mejorset Padel Courts as project manager for the UK, USA, Dutch and Australian markets. Project planning and installation coordination and management. I am currently employed with Mejorset Padel Courts.

Experience

  • Project Manager at MejorSet Padel Courts
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Project Manager for the installation of Padel courts internationally, in charge of USA, Canada, UK and Ireland, Netherlands, South Africa and Australian markets.

  • Sales Representative at Svea Solar
    Oct 2022 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

    International sales rep dealing with both Spanish and international customers from all over Europe. Achieved top sales rep multiple times.

  • Real Estate Agent at RE/MAX Beach Homes
    2021 - 2022 · 1 yr

    Selling homes and apartments along Costa Blanca.

  • Architectural Technologist at CA Architects
    Jul 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Project Planner at Vanguard Rigging
    May 2013 - Jun 2017 · 4 yrs 2 mos