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Secretary

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 2 days ago

Arup

28 open roles

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.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Degree in administration, business, finance or similar.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

· 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 2025 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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team. Ideally, you'll bring:

  • Proven experience in secretarial roles as an executive assistant, ideally in international environments.
  • High level of English and Spanish (C1 or equivalent). Additional languages are a plus.
  • Degree in administration, business, finance or similar.
  • Experience in managing complex diaries, providing direct support to directors, and demanding travel arrangements, in ever-changing circumstances.
  • Previous experience and advanced command in executive reporting, CRM and office tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook calendar management, Teams).
  • A critical mindset, strategic thinking and a spirit of growth and learning within the business.
  • High level of professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills and confidentiality.
  • Proactive, autonomous, emotionally balanced attitude, with a resilient spirit and a willingness to be part of a high-performance team.

Nice to have

  • Solid experience in global or multinational companies, ideally in consultancy firms or in high-demand environments.
  • Knowledge of CRM usage.
  • Knowledge of collaborative tools and a good level of AI literacy (CRM, SharePoint, Adobe Cloud, Microsoft 365, prompting, etc.).

The role

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain.

Join our collaborative team and play a key role in the smooth operation of our Madrid office.

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 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 400 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.

Our Secretary Services team works closely with engineers, architects, designers, and specialists across all disciplines, ensuring seamless support for their daily tasks and contributing to the exceptional service we provide to our clients.

What you'll do

Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, international environment supporting a diverse team of professionals. As a secretary, you'll be part of a talented team of professionals who provide support to top-level executives.

  • Act as PA to specific directors, managing inbox, diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements, both domestic and international.
  • Anticipate needs, manage sensitive information with discretion.
  • Book travel efficiently with the highest standard of customer service.
  • Providing business support: Administrative management of tenders and competitive bidding processes and assistance with CRM.

· Preparing presentations, translations and document formatting.

Hiring process

To apply for this vacancy, register your updated CV and a cover letter in English.

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.

In their own words

Additional information

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.

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