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Civil Design Management Trainee

On-site in Madrid·Added 2 days ago (last checked 11 Nov)

Arup

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On-site, Madrid
English
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Education
University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is motivated to develop a career in urban development and civil infrastructure. The following qualifications and interests will help you thrive in the role.

  • You are in the final year of, or have recently completed, a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline.

  • You have a strong interest in urban development, infrastructure and road design projects.

  • You have an English level that enables you to work with technical documentation and communicate in an international environment.

Nice to have

  • Basic knowledge of, or an interest in learning, the following tools will be valued:

  • Geographic information systems such as QGIS or ArcGIS.

  • Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

  • Road alignment and linear infrastructure design software.

  • Presto or other quantity surveying and cost-estimating tools.

  • BIM tools and methodologies.

  • Collaborative document management environments.

  • Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Advanced experience with these tools is not required. We are particularly interested in your technical foundations, ability to learn and motivation to develop professionally.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.

  • Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
  • Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

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 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

You see the world through a unique lens and that's exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently - it's essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of early career professionals to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Our Infrastructure team delivers urban development and public infrastructure projects for public authorities and private clients. Working in multidisciplinary teams, we combine engineering design, technical coordination and practical delivery experience to create resilient, well-integrated infrastructure.

We are looking for a Civil Engineering Intern to support our Design Management team. You will work under the supervision of experienced professionals and contribute to different stages of project delivery, including preliminary studies, design, technical documentation and support during construction.

This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience, strengthen your technical knowledge and understand the full development cycle of infrastructure projects, from early planning through design and implementation.

What you'll do

  • Contribute to preliminary studies, design documentation and the geometric design and alignment of roads, urban streets and linear infrastructure.

  • Assist with the design and coordination of urban utility networks, including water supply, wastewater, drainage, lighting, telecommunications and other services.

  • Prepare and carry out reviews of drawings, technical reports, bills of quantities and cost estimates.

  • Collect, organise and manage technical information and project documentation in digital and collaborative environments.

  • Coordinate with specialists from other disciplines and support the monitoring of tasks, deliverables and deadlines.

Personal skills

  • Curiosity and a strong interest in learning and developing within the infrastructure sector.

  • A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

  • Good organisation and a responsible approach to assigned tasks.

  • Motivation to contribute progressively to more complex projects and take on new responsibilities.

We're also looking for

  • Adaptable adventurers: You are ready to take on new challenges and develop through practical project experience.

  • Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

  • Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset and are eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

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.

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.

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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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