Trainee Sustainability

**Lead the transformation to a sustainable future in the Built Environment**

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.

As regulations under the EU Green Deal, such as the CSRD and Nature Restoration Law, reshape the landscape for organisations, sustainability is no longer optional—it's essential. Arup is at the forefront of this transformation, guiding clients through the complexities of Strategy and Reporting, Sustainable Investment Advisory, and ESG Transition and Change. Join us and help shape a more sustainable future.

**The Opportunity**

This is your chance to gain hands on experience in the Sustainability & Climate team working with experts in the field. You will be involved in helping organisations to evaluate the specific climate and sustainability issues they are facing now and in the future. Our advice spans economic planning, environmental, energy and sustainability expertise, business strategy and regulatory compliance.

**As a Sustainability & Climate Trainee at Arup, you will**:

- Actively participate in a field that is clearly growing, working alongside the rest of the senior team, a group of professionals with extensive experience in the sector.
- Get involved in sustainability certification and consulting tasks, LEED, BREEAM certifications and other tasks that may arise within the Department.
- Will be involved from the first moment in specific sustainability consulting tasks.
- Have the possibility of visiting the site.

**Does this role inspire you?**
- We are looking for someone dynamic and proactive that has a great interest in teamwork and in developing their career in the sustainability field. Ideally, you’ll bring:

- To be currently studying one of the following careers: Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Building, or Industrial Engineering.
- Fluent level of written and spoken English and Spanish skills (C1).
- Vocation to develop in the field of sustainability consulting.
- Knowledge of energy simulation and/or life cycle analysis (IES, Hulc, One Click or other advanced simulation or modelling software) will be valuable.
- Knowledge of building installations, for example, building air conditioning.

**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.

**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 whe