PH Senior Engineer

Public Health, Hydraulic Services and Plumbing Engineering Europe Region  MAD0000JN Requisition #

PH Senior Engineer

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Madrid.

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

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to diverse projects across Spain and beyond, collaborating with national and international teams.

The Opportunity

This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development within a global firm committed to innovation and socially useful work. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Arup's international network, contributing to projects delivered in diverse cultural and technical environments.

The successful candidate will be comfortable collaborating with colleagues, clients and stakeholders from different countries and backgrounds, bringing a global mindset to engineering challenges.

As a PH Senior Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Lead the design of plumbing or/and fire systems for a range of building types, from offices, hotels, hospitals, data centres, and educational facilities.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and other specialists to deliver integrated and sustainable building solutions.
• Oversee the specification and selection of plumbing or fire equipment, ensuring compliance with performance and sustainability criteria.
• Act as team or project coordinator for multidisciplinary teams, serving as Arup's representative with clients.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in sustainable building design and innovative engineering solutions. We also value:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Industrial Engineering or Industrial Technologies).
• 8+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating expertise in plumbing, and/or fire protection system design.
• Technical expertise in building design and construction projects.
• Basic knowledge of Revit.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and international environments.
• Strong written and spoken English (C1 level).

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 2026 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 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. We’re here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?