Water Bid Support Engineer

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.
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 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's or master's degree in civil, Environmental or Water Engineering.” — 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 2024 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 are looking for a proactive and organised individual with an interest in the water sector and bid preparation. Ideally, you will bring:

Bachelor's or master's degree in civil, Environmental or Water Engineering.
3 to 4 years of experience in bid and tender preparation within consultancy or engineering environments in Spain.
Understanding of the water sector in Spain.
Strong organisational and coordination skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Fluent Spanish and English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

Experience working in BIM or digital engineering environments
Good understanding of commercial aspects of projects

The role

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.

We work across the entire water cycle, with a variety of clients including utilities, local and regional governments, industrial and domestic water users and other partners. From designing and maintaining key water infrastructure to advising on natural catchments and flood defences, we help clients consider the long-term economic, environmental and social dimensions of their proposals.

As a Water Bid Support Engineer at Arup Spain, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of high-quality bids across the water sector. Working closely with the Water Business Leader and technical teams, you will contribute to the development of technical proposals, coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams, and support the commercial aspects of tender submissions.

This role is primarily focused on bid preparation, with opportunities to support project delivery during peak periods.

What you'll do

Support the preparation of bids and tenders for water-related projects across Spain and international markets.
Coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality technical proposals.
Contribute to the development of methodologies, programmes, and supporting documentation.
Assist with cost estimates and commercial components of bids, working with senior team members.
Manage documentation, deadlines, and submission requirements throughout the tender process.
Support the delivery of water engineering projects during peak periods.
Collaborate with Arup teams across Europe and other regions.

How you'll work

Immediate incorporation

Hiring process

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

Why Arup?

At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future.Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people.We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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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