Junior Consultant - Building Consultancy (f/m/d)

Arcadis; Madrid; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis Spain seeks a Junior Consultant to join Building Consultancy in Madrid. You will evaluate construction systems, regulatory compliance, and risks while engaging with developers, investors and government entities to support transactions.

Ideal candidates hold Architecture degrees, have exposure to Transactional Advisory, and possess strong analytical abilities, English/Spanish fluency, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Technical Architecture and a Master's in Architecture.
• Experience in Transactional Advisory or similar advisory role.
• Strong analytical skills with regulatory/technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical due diligence audits: assess construction systems, envelope, compliance and risks.
• Review urban planning licenses and permits for regulatory compliance.
• Identify risks and estimate Capex for property management.
• Propose improvements and optimization.
• Assist the client throughout the transaction process.
• Coordinate with clients and manage expectations.
• Follow up on risks until mitigation.
• Conduct site visits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Technical Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Presto

Microsoft Project

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis Spain is looking for a Junior Consultant (f/m/d) to join our Building Consultancy team in Madrid, Spain. As the role is within our Building Consultancy team in Spain, it requires solid understanding of building construction, regulatory compliance (CTE, urban planning), and ideally some exposure to fire safety principles and building pathology.

We operate across diverse sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, energy, and the environment, providing support at every stage of a project. Our stakeholders are equally varied, comprising developers, investors, government agencies, funds, asset management companies, municipalities and community organizations.

By delivering insights that mitigate risks, enhance decision‑making processes, and optimize returns, we add significant value to our clients. As a member of our team, you will engage with a breadth of opportunities across different asset classes, enriching both your knowledge and expertise in the field.

Role accountabilities:

• Technical Due Diligence audits: building technical assessments (construction systems, envelope, compliance and risk identification.
• Review of Urban Planning, licenses and statutory permits concerning the asset, analyzing regulatory compliance, design and operating conditions and useful life of the building and its elements.
• Identification of potential risks and limitations in the sale and purchase, as well as estimation of Capex of future investment for property management.
• Proposals for improvement/optimization.
• Assistance to the client during the entire transaction process.
• Working with clients and managing their expectations and requirements.
• Following up on audited risks until mitigation.
• Carrying out visits to the different sites.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/ Technical Architecture and Master's degree in Architecture.
• Previous experience in Transactional Advisory.
• Strong analytical capability and strong technical foundation with willingness to grow into transactional advisory.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and software relevant to job functions (AutoCad, Presto, Project).
• Timely delivery, consistency, and quality of deliverable to team and client expectations, in compliance with our business quality systems.
• Engagement with and adoption of the Arcadis Way and Arcadis core values.
• Travel availability (Nacional and International).
• Advanced Spanish and English language skills, both written and spoken. Portuguese would be a plus.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Technical rigor and attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Efficient, innovative and team‑oriented work environment.
• Professional responsibility, confidentiality and integrity.
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and able to work under pressure.
• Team player and critical thinking.
• Forward thinker and self‑starter.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.