Trainee Foresight, Strategy and Insights

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain

Highlighting Foresight, Strategy and Insights services from Madrid´s office.

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.

This service mobilizes a set of approaches, tools and skills that help organisations explore, envision, and shape the future. By understanding key drivers of change and the implications of this change, we aim to make our client’s businesses and projects ‘future-proof’. Key methodologies, including horizon scanning, trend research, scenario planning and visioning, are employed to map out our evolving future context and assess what trends are most relevant to us today.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to be part of a team where you will use innovative design tools and techniques to bring new ideas to life and engage clients and stakeholders in meaningful conversations about change. From envisioning the future of mail and parcel logistics to researching the future design and operation of a city district, Foresight helps to answer complex questions that require a broad and holistic look at the future.

As a Foresight Trainee at Arup, you will:

• Get involved in research and analysis (primary and secondary research involving qualitative and/or quantative analysis)
• Participate in the development of drafts, revision of bids and project proposals
• Contribute to the writing, editing and layout of client reports and other presentations
• Take part in the preparation and planning of business development activities
• Provide support in the administrative tasks

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for a curious and motivated trainee to help its newly established Foresight, Strategy and Insights team. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Currently enrolled on a degree in foresight, business administration, management, analytics/data science, finance, economics or other relevant fields.
• Knowledge and/or strong intellectual curiosity for global developments, systemic risks and a broad interest in economic, environmental, geopolitical, technological and societal developments.
• Experience in supporting research and analysis projects.
• Experience supporting the drafting and production of insight products, thought-leadership pieces etc.
• Experience in project management and coordination skills, attention to detail, capacity to apply critical thinking and synthesize various viewpoints and complex issues.
• Fluency in English and Spanish with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus points if you have:

• Knowledge of other European language
• The below experience would represent clear additional asset for the team:
• Experience in data analysis and data visualization as well as working knowledge of STATA, R programming language
• Past experience in consulting and advisory services including previous internship
• Knowledge and experience of InDesign
• Fluency in use of core microsoft office suite (word, excel and powerpoint).
• Research, analysis and synthesizing skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking.
• Good writing and editorial skills.
• Autonomy self, attention to detail and professionalism.

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 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 contact beatriz.estefania@arup.com. We’re here to support you.

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

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