Landscape Trainee

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 team 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

This person will support the landscape development tasks from the conceptualization of strategic projects to the definition of the criteria for execution. He/she will contribute to the communication of the project with other teams and the client.

As part of the landscape team, you will be part of the broader City Planning and Design team, an area that is dedicated, among other things, to the planning and development of cities, seeking a balance between the social, economic, and environmental dimensions, and always providing sustainability components. and innovation to all development proposals. The person will join a dynamic team and will participate in all cutting-edge projects carried out in the Department.

The selected person will be exposed in their daily tasks to strategic urban projects and multidisciplinary teams that typically include architects, landscapers, engineers, urban planners, environmentalists, sociologists, economists, and lawyers.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently studying a degree or Master in of Landscape or Architecture/Engineering with knowledge/interest in landscaping
• Knowledge in CAD
• Knowledge of Adobe package (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• High level of English and Spanish (C1)
• Concern for working on international projects and interest in sustainability and innovation
• High organizational and communication skills
  
  
  

Assessable Requirements

• Experience in preparing construction details of urbanization and landscaping
• Interest in natural infrastructure projects and nature-based solutions
• Technical knowledge in botany and species selection
• Knowledge of 3D modelling software, Revit
• Graphic communication skills (hand drawing, illustration)
• Interest in urban design, planning and land development
  
  
  

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 assignment
• 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 +
• Y ou 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