Arup

Shape a future with purpose at Arup.

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 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.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to diverse projects across Spain and beyond, collaborating with national and international teams.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Structural Engineer who is passionate about challenging design problems and has a strong interest in innovation, optimisation and high-quality delivery.

As a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Lead and deliver structural design packages for complex infrastructure projects taking technical ownership of allocated elements.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated, high‑quality engineering solutions.
• Perform advanced structural and numerical analyses, producing calculations, drawings, specifications, and clear technical reports.
• Manage allocated work packages across multiple projects and proposals, ensuring technical quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Support, mentor, and technically guide junior colleagues, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Contribute to technical excellence, digital innovation, and knowledge sharing within Arup’s global structural and bridges and civil structures community.

Does this role inspire you?

We value:

• A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• 8-10 years’ experience in structural design on medium to large-scale infrastructure projects in Spain or across Europe, including underground structures.
• Experience in using Eurocodes on a daily basis.
• Strong experience in structural and numerical analysis using industry‑standard software.
• Solid engineering judgement with excellent planning, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Strong interest in digital engineering and BIM, including the ability to coordinate BIM and digital workflows for modelling and drawing delivery.
• Knowledge of Sofistik would be a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced Spanish and English language is a must, other capabilities such as German, Italian are more than welcome.

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.

Benefits that work for you:

• 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 Help - Arup Careers. We’re here to support you.

How to apply for this vacancy?

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