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Junior BMS Engineer

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday

Arup

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Arup doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“A bachelor's degree in Controls, Mechatronics, Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Services Engineering.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

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 2026 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. We're here to support you.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is passionate about smart building automation and energy-efficient control systems. We also value:

A bachelor's degree in Controls, Mechatronics, Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Services Engineering.
3-4 years' experience designing building control systems (BMS, BAS, or HVAC Controls).
Actively working towards or interested in achieving Chartered Engineer status
Experience in Data Centre projects.
Experience with PLC (programmable Logic Controllers) and DDC (Direct Digital Control) systems, particularly in complex building environments, including Data Centre.
Familiarity with the latest standards and regulations relevant to building control systems, with knowledge of Data Centre-specific standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, ISO 50001).
Proficiency in software tools commonly used in the building controls sector.

The role

Shape the Future of Intelligent Building Control Systems with Arup.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Building Controls team plays a vital role in Arup's commitment to smart and sustainable building solutions. We design and integrate advanced control systems that enhance building performance, optimize energy usage, and contribute to cutting-edge digital and net-zero solutions.

Join a team that's making a tangible difference. Our work in intelligent buildings, energy efficiency, and digital integration is directly contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future for communities in Spain and beyond.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, data centres, and educational sectors.

As a Building Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, integrating, and optimizing control systems to enhance building performance and contribute to our innovation building automation initiatives.

You will also have the opportunity to drive innovation in building automation, IoT integration, and energy-efficient control strategies, shaping the future of intelligent building systems at Arup.

What you'll do

Design BMS/building controls systems to optimize building performance and streamline building management, including applications in commercial, industrial, and Data Centre environments.
Work closely with disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, Smart Buildings, and Digital to ensure fully integrated control solutions.
Ensure seamless integration of BMS, EPMS, and HVAC control systems into overall building design, with consideration for Data Centres where required..
Conduct design studies and produce conceptual design reports.
Prepare contract documentation, specifications, and drawings ensuring compliance.
Conduct surveys and site inspections.
Witness control system commissioning, ensuring proper execution and alignment with design, including Data Centre BMS and EPMS where applicable.

About Arup

Arup is a global consultancy providing extensive technical and advisory expertise across the built environment, drawing on more than 150 disciplines to shape infrastructure, buildings, energy and sustainability. Its work spans markets such as rail and high-speed transport, structural and civil engineering, building services, planning, and advisory services, with projects ranging from the Transpennine Route Upgrade to Little Island in New York City.

For international professionals, Arup presents itself as a borderless organisation: its careers portal organises vacancies by region (Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and UKIMEA) with current listings across countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia, and employees describe global project opportunities across offices. The corporate website is published in English, German, French and Spanish, and Arup's Spain-relevant track record includes being approached in 2014 by the Sagrada Família Foundation to help complete the remaining structural design of La Sagrada Família in Barcelona. The available first-party sources do not confirm specific Spanish office locations, so candidates should verify current Spain-based openings directly via jobs.arup.com.

Industry: Engineering Consultancy
Website: arup.com

Good to know if you are moving

Arup recruits across four regions — Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and UKIMEA — with current listings on its careers portal spanning countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Arup's corporate website is published in English, German, French and Spanish.
Arup warns applicants about recruitment fraud: the Arup name has been used in recruitment scams, and candidates should never provide personal or financial information or send money to suspected fraudsters.
Career paths at Arup are flexible: 'There are plenty of defined career paths at Arup, but there's also a choose your own adventure path' — one engineer joined as a facade engineer and became a resilience leader.

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