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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.
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.
Have 10+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
University degree
“Degree in a relevant discipline: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Forest Engineering, Ecology or equivalent qualification.” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits that work for you:
Professional Growth & Development: Continuous learning opportunities, training programmes 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 Share 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 programmes, 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 recognised 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. We're here to support you.
Requirements
What we're looking for
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in translating environmental expertise into practical project outcomes, and in developing their impact within a growing international team. We also value:
At least 10 years of experience in Spanish environmental planning and permitting, with deep knowledge of the regulatory framework, legislative requirements and stakeholder landscape across public and private sectors.
Experience developing and processing environmental permitting procedures: Environmental Integrated Authorisation, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Degree in a relevant discipline: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Forest Engineering, Ecology or equivalent qualification.
Ability to collaborate effectively in international and multidisciplinary environments, working closely with urban planning, design and engineering colleagues.
Ability to coordinate and influence multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Strategic mindset with a focus on business development and identifying new market opportunities.
Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish.
Nice to have
Desirable
Familiarity with Portuguese or French environmental legislation and permitting systems.
Portuguese language skills.
The role
Senior Environmental Consultant
What you'll do
This is your chance to support our environment local team in Madrid, as well as contributing to the successful delivery of projects across Europe. You'll manage environmental permitting and due diligence projects, coordinating environmental specialists and other technical disciplines. You'll be responsible for key technical decisions, project delivery and providing technical support across other projects.
As a Senior Environmental Consultant at Arup, you will:
Lead the processing of environmental permitting and due diligence projects in Spain.
Prepare documentation for environmental planning and permitting (SEA, EIA, IEA).
Contribute to the definition of environmental project strategy.
Provide environmental inputs to design projects.
Support business development to secure a strong pipeline of work in Spain and Europe.
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
About the company & team
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 420 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.
Shaped by our engineering heritage and informed by our wide range of complementary technical skills, we offer rigorous environmental assessments and management practice to inform and communicate a clear understanding of the environmental issues and opportunities.
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