Utopia is a global real estate development and hospitality firm dedicated to creating sustainable, high-end residential communities and boutique living experiences. The company integrates architecture, construction, and property management to deliver projects that emphasize harmony with nature and a high quality of life across various international markets.

Headquartered in Barcelona, Utopia serves as a strategic hub for its EMEA operations and global design initiatives. The company offers a multicultural environment suitable for international professionals in architecture, engineering, and project management, frequently requiring English proficiency for its cross-border collaborations and diverse project portfolio.

Utopia was founded in Barcelona with the vision of reimagining residential development through sustainability and high-end design. It has since expanded its footprint to include luxury projects in remote and tropical locations worldwide, managed from its Spanish base.

For international professionals

Headquartered in Barcelona, which serves as the central hub for their European and global design operations.
Operates a diverse international portfolio with active projects in Spain, Brazil, Costa Rica, South Africa, and the Dominican Republic.
English is a primary business language for technical and management roles due to the global nature of their project teams.
The company frequently hires for specialized roles in architecture, MEP engineering, and construction management for international relocation.

Personal Driver

Utopia

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

We are looking for a professional, discreet, and absolutely trustworthy personal driver to serve a private household across its various properties in Barcelona. This position requires absolute punctuality, excellent driving skills, and the ability to anticipate the principal's needs at all times. The ideal candidate combines a calm and professional presence with the flexibility and dedication required by an ultra-luxury private service environment.

This is a freelance / on-call position. The role will be active during the owners' stays at the property and may vary in frequency and duration throughout the year. Candidates must be available to commit to confirmed dates and maintain the same level of excellence in each collaboration, regardless of its duration.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, comfortable, and punctual transportation for the principal, family members, and guests throughout Barcelona and the surrounding areas.
Plan routes and schedules in advance, taking into account traffic, events, and last-minute changes—always arriving with a time buffer.
Maintain the vehicle fleet in impeccable condition—cleanliness, periodic maintenance, and ensuring documentation is always up to date.
Support logistics between the household properties—transporting items, packages, and coordinating with the rest of the staff as necessary.
Maintain absolute discretion regarding the principal's schedule, movements, and personal matters at all times.
Maintain flexibility and availability for early mornings, evenings, or last-minute requests—adapting calmly to the pace of the household.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a personal or private driver, ideally in a HNW household, luxury hotel, or executive transport service.
Current and valid driver's license in Spain, with a clean driving record—preferably a minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
Fluency in Spanish; a good level of English (B1) will be positively valued for this position.
Good knowledge of Barcelona and the surrounding areas, with the ability to plan efficient routes and navigate confidently under time pressure.
Absolute discretion, professionalism, and emotional serenity—even in high-pressure situations or unforeseen events.
Full availability and flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, and some weekends according to the household calendar.

Benefits

Exclusive environment: one of the most prestigious private residences in Barcelona
Professional growth
Working alongside top-tier professionals in a professional luxury environment

Due to the nature of this search, the client's identity is kept strictly confidential. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the corresponding stage of the process.

View original advert (Spanish)

Buscamos un/a chófer personal profesional, discreto/a y de absoluta confianza para dar servicio a un hogar privado en sus diferentes propiedades en Barcelona. Este puesto requiere puntualidad absoluta, excelentes habilidades de conducción y capacidad para anticipar las necesidades del/la principal en todo momento. El/la candidato/a ideal combina una presencia calmada y profesional con la flexibilidad y dedicación que exige un entorno de servicio privado de ultra-lujo.

Esta es una posición freelance / on-call. El rol estará activo durante las estancias de los propietarios en la propiedad y puede variar en frecuencia y duración a lo largo del año. Los candidatos deben estar disponibles para comprometerse con las fechas confirmadas y mantener el mismo nivel de excelencia en cada colaboración, independientemente de su duración.

Responsabilidades

Proporcionar un transporte seguro, cómodo y puntual al/a la principal, familiares y huéspedes por Barcelona y alrededores.
Planificar rutas y horarios con antelación, teniendo en cuenta el tráfico, eventos y cambios de última hora - llegando siempre con margen de tiempo.
Mantener la flota de vehículos en condiciones impecables - limpieza, mantenimiento periódico y documentación siempre al día.
Apoyar la logística entre las propiedades del hogar - transporte de objetos, paquetes y coordinación con el resto del personal según sea necesario.
Mantener discreción absoluta respecto a la agenda, los desplazamientos y los asuntos personales del/la principal en todo momento.
Mantener flexibilidad y disponibilidad para mañanas tempranas, tardes-noche o solicitudes de última hora - adaptándose con calma al ritmo del hogar.

Requirements

3+ años de experiencia como chófer personal o privado, idealmente en un hogar HNW, hotel de lujo o servicio de transporte ejecutivo.
Carné de conducir vigente y válido en España, con historial de conducción limpio - mínimo 5 años de experiencia al volante preferiblemente.
Dominio del español; se valorará positivamente un buen nivel de inglés para este puesto(B1)
Buen conocimiento de Barcelona y alrededores, con capacidad para planificar rutas eficientes y desplazarse con confianza bajo presión de tiempo.
Discreción absoluta, profesionalismo y serenidad emocional - incluso ante situaciones de presión o imprevistos.
Disponibilidad y flexibilidad total, incluyendo mañanas tempranas, tardes-noche y algunos fines de semana según el calendario del hogar.

Benefits

Entorno exclusivo: una de las residencias privadas más prestigiosas de Barcelona
Crecimiento profesional
Trabajar junto a profesionales de primer nivel en un entorno de lujo profesional