Construction jobs in Spain with a work permit

Open positions

General labourer	€2,530 gross. No diploma. Experience is an advantage, not required
Bricklayer / tiler, grade 2	€2,860 gross. Proven experience. No diploma
Bricklayer / tiler, grade 1	€3,190 gross. 3+ years of proven experience, works independently, reads drawings. No diploma
Electrician	€3,520 gross. Proven experience, plus an electrician diploma or professional certificate

All pay is monthly and before tax and employee social contributions. English is needed for all positions. Contracts are 12 months or longer, at 40 hours a week.

What the labourer contract looks like

This is what we have seen in real documents for the general labourer role. Other roles can differ.

• €2,530 gross paid 14 times a year, or €35,420 a year.
• Permanent contract, 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• First work permit valid for 1 year.
• Free hostel in Alicante, with nothing deducted from pay.

Ask your manager about flights before you apply, and check what your own contract says.

How the Spanish work permit works

The route is the initial authorisation for temporary residence and employment. The employer applies in Spain, not you.

1. Job offer and contract

   The employer offers you the job and signs a contract that depends on the permit being granted.

2. Employer applies

   The employer applies to the immigration office in Spain. For jobs that are not on the hard-to-fill list, it must also show that it could not fill the job locally.

3. Authorisation granted

   The authorities check the employer, the contract and the job.

4. Work visa

   Once the employer is notified, you have one month to apply for the visa at the Spanish consulate.

5. Travel and start

   You travel on the visa and start work with the employer.

You cannot switch to this from a tourist visa. The permit must be in place before you enter Spain.

What to know before you apply

Germany or Spain?

Our Spanish contracts run for 12 months or longer. Our warehouse and driver jobs in Germany last 8 months, with free housing and flights paid by the employer.

Questions

Can I get a construction job in Spain without experience?

For the general labourer role, experience is an advantage but not required. Bricklayer and electrician roles need proven experience.

How much do construction workers earn in Spain on these contracts?

From €2,530 gross a month for a general labourer to €3,520 gross a month for an electrician, before tax and employee social contributions.

Who applies for the Spanish work permit?

The employer applies to the immigration office in Spain. After the employer is notified, you have one month to apply for the visa at the Spanish consulate.

Can I change a tourist visa into a work permit in Spain?

No, not on this route. The authorisation must be granted before you enter Spain.

Can my family come with me to Spain?

Not at the start. Under the general rules, a family reunification application needs at least 1 year of residence and permission to stay for at least 1 more year, plus the other conditions.

Official sources

• Ministry of Inclusion: initial residence and employment authorisation
• Royal Decree 1155/2024 (Spanish)

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