Urban Planner Manager

Arup; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth

Global opportunities

Profit sharing

Work-life balance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Arup in Spain seeks a Senior Urban Planner to lead complex urban planning projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering and design disciplines. You will communicate with clients and contribute to client relationships in urban planning, supporting business development and knowledge sharing.

The role emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and continuous learning within the City Planning & Design team in Madrid.

Qualifications

• Studies in Architecture or Civil Engineering or related studies
• c.15 years of experience
• Special interest in urban planning, strategic consultancy, planning, processing, and land development
• Knowledge of CAD and ArcGIS
• Knowledge of Adobe package (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Excellent Spanish and excellent English
• Keen for working on multidisciplinary projects and interest in sustainability and innovation
• High organizational and communication skills
• Experience working in Spain is necessary for this role

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex urban planning projects, including drafting and processing of planning instruments, urbanization projects, and urban feasibility analysis
• Integrate and coordinate multidisciplinary teams that typically include architects, engineers, urban planners, environmentalists, sociologists, economists, and lawyers
• Communicate and present projects to clients
• Contribute to client relationship management in urban planning
• Support business development through work winning in planning processes
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices in urban planning processing within the team
• Engage in continuous learning to deepen understanding of urban complexity and emerging trends

Job description

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain

Emphasizing long term projects for communities through Masterplan and urban design solutions

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 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.

Arup developsMaster planningand urban design solutions that can beneficially shape the long-term development of our towns and cities. We think beyond just buildings, to encompass the wider and more enduring socio-economic benefits that can be achieved for communities.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to be part of the City Planning & 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 the components of sustainability and innovation to all development proposals. You will join a dynamic team and willparticipatein allcutting-edgeprojects carried out in the Department.

As a SeniorUrban Plannerat Arup, you will:

• Leadand oversee complexurban planning projects, including drafting and processing of planning instruments, urbanization projects, and urban feasibility analysis.
• Integrate and coordinate multidisciplinary teams that typically include architects, engineers, urban planners, environmentalists, sociologists, economists, and lawyers.
• Communicate and present projects to clients.
• Contribute to client relationship management in urban planning.
• Support business development through work winning in planning processes.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practicesin urban planning processingwithin the team.
• Engage in continuous learning to deepen understanding of urban complexity and emerging trends.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone proactive and dynamic who is willing to develop their career in the Masterplan & Urban Design are. Ideally,you’llbring:

• Studies in Architecture or Civil Engineering or related studies
• c.15 years of experience
• Special interest in urban planning,strategic consultancy,planning, processing, and land development
• It will be essential to have knowledge of CAD and ArcGIS
• Knowledge of Adobe package (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Excellent Spanish andexcellent at English
• Keen forworking on multidisciplinary projects and interest in sustainability and innovation.
• High organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working in Spain is necessary for this role

Bonus points if you have:

• Master's in planning, urban planning, urbanprocessingor territorial organization.
• Knowledge in communication and visualization of urban planning projects
• Advanced knowledge in GIS
• Advanced knowledge in CAD
• Knowledge in communication and visualization of urban planning projects

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 byActualidadEconómicaand 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’llhave 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 visit our Candidate Support page for contactinformation andassistance.We're happy to help. . We’re happy to help.

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