Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain
Emphasizing Landscape design and masterplanning
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a team of more than 300 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.
We help clients integrate natural and built environments into their projects from the outset, maximizing urban green infrastructure, improving local biodiversity and providing a sustainable backdrop to modern life. Our coordinated design approach across disciplines creates sympathetic landscapes that can evolve with the future.
The Opportunity
This is your chance to be part of the landscaping team, where you will join the broader City Planning and Design team, an area focused on city planning and development while seeking a balance between social, economic, and environmental dimensions. The team integrates sustainability and innovation into all development proposals.
As a Trainee Landscape Consultant at Arup, you will:
- Be involved in tasks related to landscape development, from conceptualization in strategic projects to defining execution criteria.
- Work on multidisciplinary coordination and integration tasks and contribute to project communication with other teams and clients.
- Join a dynamic team and participate in cutting-edge projects within the department.
- Be exposed to strategic urban projects and multidisciplinary teams, typically comprising architects, landscape designers, engineers, urban planners, environmentalists, sociologists, economists, and lawyers.
Does this role inspire you?
- We are looking for someone with excellent organizational and communication skills. Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Currently studying a degree or Master in of Landscape or Architecture/Engineering with knowledge/interest in landscaping
- Knowledge in CAD
- Knowledge of Adobe package (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- High level of English and Spanish (C1)
- Concern for working on international projects and interest in sustainability and innovation
- High organizational and communication skills
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience in preparing construction details of urbanization and landscaping
- Interest in natural infrastructure projects and nature-based solutions
- Technical knowledge in botany and species selection
- Knowledge of 3D modeling software, Revit
- Graphic communication skills (hand drawing, illustration)
- Interest in urban design, planning and land development
Conditions
- Be enrolled in the university to be able to establish an agreement with the University
- Immediate incorporation
- Duration: 6 months of extendable internship (possibility of joining after completing the internship)
- Schedule: From 20 to 40 hours per week to be defined with the student
- Remuneration: will depend on the student's level of training and the number of hours established.
How to apply for this vacancy?
To apply for this vacancy, register your updated CV, portfolio and a cover letter in English.
Why Arup?
At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future. Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits that work for you:
- Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
- Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
- Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Well-being and Culture: Access to a range of well-being programs, including sports subsidies, social activities, and initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
Arup is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2024 by Actualidad Económica and Forbes magazine, thanks to our flexibility policies. We also adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity, committing to equal opportunities regardless of age.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning—to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact [email protected]. We’re here to support you.
Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?
