Senior Structural Engineer

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain

Reimagine Structures for a Sustainable World.

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is a world‑class structural engineering practice. From our Madrid office, our team of over 300 professionals works on some of the most significant projects in Spain and beyond. We are at the forefront of tackling today’s most pressing challenges, delivering creative and sustainable solutions that champion low‑carbon design, innovative timber engineering, and the intelligent re‑use of existing buildings.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to step beyond traditional design and make a tangible impact. As a Senior Structural Engineer in our Madrid team, you will not only lead the technical delivery of iconic projects but also help shape their direction. You will have the opportunity to work with renowned experts, mentor developing engineers, and collaborate in a truly multi‑disciplinary environment to deliver holistic and ambitious design solutions. This is where your leadership skills and technical passion come together to create structures that are not only elegant but also sustainable and resilient for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor: Guide and inspire project teams, taking responsibility for their technical output and fostering their professional growth.
• Drive technical delivery: Lead the design process from concept to completion, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, innovative structural design packages for a diverse range of significant building projects.
• Champion digital innovation: Utilise and promote the use of advanced structural analysis programs and parametric/AI tools to push the boundaries of design efficiency and creativity.
• Secure exciting work: Play a key role in our success by contributing your technical expertise to project bids and proposals, helping us win and deliver the most interesting and challenging projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6‑8 years of experience as a structural designer on significant building projects, with proven team leadership or mentoring skills.
• A degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s in Structural Engineering preferred) and Chartered status with a relevant institution.
• Proficiency in the use of advanced structural analysis programs.
• Expertise in BIM methodology (Revit) and parametric design tools (Rhino/Grasshopper), with programming (Python) and AI skills being a significant advantage.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English.

Conditions

Immediate incorporation

Benefits

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programmes, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• 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 programmes, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.