Airport Planning Trainee

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday

Arup

28 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • 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

    “Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Master in Aeronautical Engineering, or a similar field.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Remuneration: will depend on the student's level of training and the number of hours established.

  • 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, according to the ranking of Actualidad Económica, El Mundo, one of the best companies to work in Spain in 2024. Thanks to our flexibility policies, Forbes magazine has selected us as one of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain in 2024.

We adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity of the Generation and Talent Observatory promoted by the 50Plus Think Tank Association, committing ourselves 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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone that is passionate about airports and innovative consulting solutions. Ideally, you'll bring:

  • Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Master in Aeronautical Engineering, or a similar field.

  • Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • User/intermediate level proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.

  • Excellent written and spoken Spanish and English skills.

Nice to have

Experience in other representation tools such as:

  • GIS, EFM, Rhino graphic representation software.

  • AviPLAN from Transoft or similar.

Knowledge of:

  • Data analysis software such as Power BI or similar.

  • Capacity simulation software for airport subsystems such as CAST from ARC or ARCPORT from Transoft.

  • Previous Experience in the sector

  • Organization skills, communication skills (both verbal and written) and business vision.

The role

Kickstart your career in airport planning and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable air transport.

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 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.

Collaboration is in our DNA. Our Aviation team is directly contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future, working closely with operators, developers, investors, airlines, and regulators. We develop both long-term strategic master plans and mid-term capital investment plans for both regulated and non-regulated airport assets.

What you'll do

Launch your career in airport planning and contribute to projects that shape the future of air travel. This traineeship offers hands-on experience, collaborating with our expert Aviation team in Madrid. You'll play a key role in supporting airport consulting and infrastructure planning and design projects, gaining valuable industry exposure and developing essential skills.

  • Collaborate in current planning projects: Master plans, masterplans and functional designs, capacity/demand studies, infrastructure investment analysis, operability studies, etc.

  • Contribute to airport planning projects: geometric configuration of the airfield, passenger terminal, accesses, and support facilities.

  • Perform static and dynamic simulations within airport subsystems, using industry-standard software.

  • Participate in the development of proposals for both public and private clients, gaining valuable business development experience.

How you'll work

  • Be enrolled in the university to be able to establish an agreement with the University

  • Immediate incorporation

  • Duration: 6 months of extendable internship (possibility of joining after completing the internship)

  • Schedule: From 20 to 40 hours per week to be defined with the student

Hiring process

To apply for this internship, 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.

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Engineering Consultancy
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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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About the company & team

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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