Trainee Architecture

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Madrid 

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 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.

The Opportunity

The Achitecture Team at Arup Spain is young and dynamic, grows in an organic and agile way, and is currently working on a wide variety of projects around the world. Building on our extensive global experience, we have established an architecture team in Madrid to enhance our ability to deliver multidisciplinary and integrated designs to our clients for a growing number of technically, socially and functionally complex projects.

• As an Architect Trainee at Arup, you will:
• We are currently looking for a student for the Architecture team. The following selected person will participate in the tasks:
• Ideation and presentation of Architecture and interior design proposals under the direction, assistance and supervision of the line manager
• Collaborate in writing effective and creative presentations
• Assistance in the completion of 3D modeling, images, diagrams, freehand drawings and mockups within a wide range of scales and project stages
• Possibility of going to site

Minimum requirements

• Studying Architecture
• High level of English (C1)
• Ability to work as a team
• Proactivity and dynamism
• It is necessary to have knowledge of Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, Office package, InDesign and Photoshop
• It will be valuable to have the ability to use rendering programs, such as VRay and/or similar
• It will be valuable to have an interest in digital tools and the use of other programs such as Illustrator

Conditions

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

How to apply for the internship?

To apply for this internship, 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 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

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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