Big Data Consultant

About Arup

Arup is an independent company of engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services.

It is the creative force behind some of the most important and innovative projects in today’s-built environment, both small and large in scale. With 90 offices in 35 countries, our more than 18,000 employees offer a wide range of professional services. Thus, through our work, we want to create a positive impact in our current environment.

We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a tea of more than 220 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.

Role

The selected person will be part of Arup's digital services team in Madrid. This team works developing projects for large infrastructure and cities (transport, energy, water) together with the specialist teams in these areas.

Among your responsibilities will be:

• Identify opportunities and write offers for data management services with new and existing clients
• Manage and deliver design, implementation and operation projects of cloud-based Big Data solutions
• Lead and grow a digital data project team

We are looking for a person that will be involved in:

• Managing projects that include cloud-based Big Data solutions, in the design, implementation and operation phases
• Managing interested parties, taking into account their levels of influence and interests
• Taking responsibility for the successful delivery of the project
• Identifying and tracking project risks and opportunities, managing the quality of project activities and results
• Establishing and maintaining project governance reviews, raising and resolving issues with an analytical approach
• Developing and managing teams, their internal organization, monitoring and control of procedures and protocols
• Developing strong relationships with clients and team members
• Winning clients through strong business development skills.

Minimum requirements

• Background in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Roads, Canals and Ports, Industrial or Aeronautical Engineer with 5 years or more of professional experience in the field of Big Data
• Experience applied to the built environment will be valued, ideally in the field of urban mobility and roads, or in energy and/or water
• Hands-on years of experience in developing and implementing Big Data applications and products. Provide specific projects on which you have worked, technologies used and the candidate's involvement
• Knowledge and experience in programming tools and languages ​​for data management and analysis, such as Python, R, SQL, Hadoop/Spark, Databricks, AWS/Azure
• Data visualization and presentation skills, using platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, etc
• Experience in managing, developing and delivering projects that include Big Data in the cloud
• Experience of at least 1 year in business development and client management
• Fluent English – minimum C1

Conditions

Immediate incorporation

How to apply for this vacancy?

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

Why work at Arup?

• We work on innovative and international projects collaborating with different disciplines and offices around the world
• We offer flexible check-in and check-out hours and a hybrid work model
• You will have the possibility of living a professional experience abroad, through our international assignments
• We offer a flexible contribution plan, being able to choose the benefits that best suit our needs: nursery vouchers, transport card, restaurant vouchers, pension plan and medical insurance
• We have continuous training through our Arup University platform, LinkedIn Learning licenses and access to virtual English/Spanish classes
• We are committed to equal opportunities through the objectives established in our equality plan
• You will be able to participate in EDI initiatives (equity, diversity and inclusion) that are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, such as Connect Out Europe and Connect Women +
• You can also participate in the Community Engagement (commitment to different communities) and Ovagreen (commitment to the environment) initiatives.
• We promote a healthy life among our employees through subsidies with different sports centers, inter-company leagues, tournaments, free daily coffee, tea, local fruit...
• We allocate several of our profits to knowledge at work, with the possibility of financing research through the Invest in Arup program
• We are committed to a young and dynamic work environment, in which juniors and seniors share values ​​and learn from each other through internal activities
• We contribute part of our annual benefits to solidarity projects, such as the design and construction of various buildings and infrastructures in developing countries
• The independence of Arup as a company allows us to share with all Arupians a part of the profits obtained globally twice a year
• Arup is, according to the ranking of Actualidad Económica, El Mundo, one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2023
• We have received the "Empresa más igual" award from the Community of Madrid at the XIX Edition of the Madrid Flexible Company Awards 2023 for our equality and diversity policies
• 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

What are we searching for?

At Arup we place sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development to address issues such as climate change and poverty. We have committed to achieving the goal of net zero emissions by 2030 and making a significant contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Therefore, we look for people who share these concerns and interests, creating shared value for our customers and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Arup commits to net zero across global operations by 2030 - Arup

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