Landscape Architecture Trainee

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.
University degree
“Currently studying Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, Environmental Design, or a related discipline.” — per the ad.

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.
Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
Flexible Working: Enjoy a flexible and hybrid working environment that supports balance, wellbeing, and personal development.

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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We're looking for graduates who are passionate about landscape architecture, sustainable design, and creating better places for people and nature. We also value:

Currently studying Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, Environmental Design, or a related discipline.
Knowledge of landscape design principles and an interest in sustainable and climate-responsive design.
Proficiency in one or more design software packages such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, or GIS tools.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
A proactive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

The role

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Madrid.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Landscape Architecture team works at the intersection of design, nature, and urban development. We create vibrant public spaces, resilient landscapes, and sustainable masterplans that enhance people's lives while responding to environmental challenges. Working closely with urban designers, planners, architects, and engineers, we help shape projects ranging from city-scale developments and transport infrastructure to parks, public realm, and nature-based solutions across Spain and internationally.

Join our Landscape Architecture team and gain hands-on experience on projects that are transforming cities and communities. As a trainee, you will work alongside experienced designers and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to real projects from concept development through to detailed design. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical, creative, and professional skills while learning how landscape architecture contributes to creating more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient places.

What you'll do

Support the design and delivery of landscape, public realm, and urban development projects within multidisciplinary teams.
Assist in the preparation of drawings, visualisations, reports, and presentations using industry-standard design software.
Contribute to site analysis, landscape assessments, sustainability strategies, and nature-based design solutions.
Participate in project workshops, internal design reviews, and meetings with clients and stakeholders.
Collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines and offices to develop innovative and integrated design solutions.

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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