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Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunities
Are you passionate about creating a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future for air travel? We’re inviting expressions of interest from aviation professionals across the UK to be part of our dynamic and growing team.
At Arup, our Aviation business is entering an exciting phase of expansion. We’re delivering a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects, from airport planning and terminal design to cutting-edge consultancy and technical services that support resilient, sustainable operations.
As a global leader in aviation infrastructure, we work at the intersection of growth and sustainability, helping airports adapt, decarbonise, improve efficiency, and enhance the passenger journey.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Help airports adapt, decarbonise, and enhance the passenger experience
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that values equity, respect, and belonging
- Flexible Working: Offices across the UK, with hybrid working options to support work-life balance
- Global Reach, Local Impact: Collaborate with experts across disciplines and geographies
We welcome interest from individuals at all levels of experience who bring expertise in:
- Aviation planning, design, consultancy, or infrastructure delivery within airport or airline environments
- Airport planning, terminal and facility design, aviation operations, and logistics
- Operational experience in baggage or material handling systems, airfield, and/or terminal operations
- Collaborative working in diverse, cross-functional teams, often in client-facing roles
- Relevant qualifications in:
- Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
- Transport Planning
- Architecture
- Urban or Airport Planning
- Closely related fields
- Security risk management, aviation security, political science, international relations, terrorism studies
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Associate Director - Madrid
Arup is recruiting an Airport Design Project Leader for its EIMEA team, based in Madrid, to drive growth and secure leadership in the airport design sector across Spain, Portugal, and key European and Middle Eastern markets. This strategic role involves:
- Leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale airport expansion projects
- Winning high-value bids
- Ensuring excellent project delivery
- Helping establish Spain as a centre of excellence in airport design
- Fostering technical development
- Building strong client relationships
Requirements:
- Proven airport design experience
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Proven bidding and team leadership skills
- Commercial expertise preferred
- International experience preferred
Candidates must be strategic leaders passionate about aviation and business growth to shape Arup’s future success in the sector.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we support each member’s success so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide:
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay
- Career where all members can belong, grow, and thrive
- Support in health and wellbeing
- Learning opportunities
- Impactful work
As we are owned in trust, we choose our own direction and align our work with our purpose to enhance Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for clients and communities.
Key Benefits:
- Profit Share: A key part of our reward package, enabling our members to share in collective efforts
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Accident insurance
- Income protection cover
- Flexible benefits supporting wellbeing and individual needs
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Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer, actively promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or if you are pregnant or on family leave.
We contribute to equitable spaces and systems by aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals and fostering a sense of belonging for all.
Employee Networks:
- Race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working
- Gender equity
- LGBTQ+
- Disability inclusion
Learn more about life at Arup: www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup
Accessibility:
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.
For any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact Drina Zupanovic.
Our Application Process
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Security Note: Arup will never ask for your bank details during recruitment.
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- We do not acknowledge unsolicited CVs or introductions from agencies not on that list
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