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Civil BIM Specialist

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 2 days ago (last checked 1 Nov)

Arup

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is passionate about digital, BIM and megaprojects.

We also value:

Recognized qualification in engineering, design, drafting, Building Information Modeling (BIM), or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in Infrastructure projects in Spain or across Europe, contributing to more complex projects and demonstrating competence in both technical drawing production and BIM modeling
Skills and experience in the following applications: AutoCAD, Civil3D,OpenRoads Designer and Revit. Infraworks would also be positively considered
Hands-on with using ACC/BIM360, applying them effectively in relevant tasks and workflows
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
At least good level of English and Spanish both

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 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 visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

The role

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain.

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 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.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to diverse projects across Spain and beyond, collaborating with national and international teams.

Our Civil Engineering team in Spain delivers integrated solutions across data centre, industrial and infrastructure projects. Working within multidisciplinary teams, we design the utility networks and drainage systems that enable complex developments to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

What you'll do

As a BIM Civil Infrastructure Specialist at Arup, you will:

Understand and implement Arup's BIM Strategy and ensure compliance with project BIM standards across all projects
Be part of an international team, working collaboratively on civil and infrastructures projects
Produce and manage high-quality 3D models and drawings throughout all project stages, maintaining the CDE
Provide coordination input and help organize or participate in coordination meetings to resolve interdisciplinary issues
Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of work, in accordance with Arup and project standards
Continuously develop on the job and with bespoke BIM and digital trainings
Identify and support the implementation of automation and digital innovation

Hiring process

Arup publishes a three-stage company-wide process: online application, 2-3 interviews (Teams or in person, ~1 hour each), then a decision which may include a background check 1 interview

The page also describes a separate six-stage Director/Principal-level recruitment process (online application reviewed by the Executive Hiring Team, initial panel interview, online assessment, second panel interview with regional board members, final panel interview with two Group Board members, and decision/background check).
Early careers (graduates, internships, apprenticeships) are signposted to a separate page rather than described in detail here.
Candidates can request support or reasonable adjustments throughout the application.

Hiring process

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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

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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