Graduate Architect – Emirati National (Full‑Time)

About the role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a positive, proactive, and results‑driven Emirati graduate with a background in architecture and strong communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity for a recent graduate to gain exposure to the strategic side of the design and consultancy industry, working closely with senior leaders on proposals, strategic planning, and client engagement for some of the region’s most iconic built‑environment projects.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior team members to develop high‑quality, winning proposals for major architecture and consultancy projects across the region.
• Assist in developing and implementing business strategies, including tracking and reporting on market segment targets.
• Support the preparation of technical content, project sheets, CVs, and experience documents for proposals, EOIs, and capability statements.
• Help ensure all submissions comply with WSP’s governance, branding, and quality standards.
• Participate in internal planning meetings, design reviews, and proposal strategy sessions.
• Contribute to seamless collaboration between architecture, commercial, and business development teams.
• Conduct basic research and market analysis on competitors, trends, and industry developments to support informed proposal development.
• Assist in organizing or attending industry events, conferences, and client meetings, when applicable.
• Support the team in maintaining structured documentation, templates, and shared resources.

Required profile

• UAE National (Emirati passport holder).
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related design discipline.
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Interest in architecture, strategic thinking, and proposal writing.
• Familiarity with bid/proposal development processes (advantage).
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and document formatting skills.
• Proactive mindset with ability to work collaboratively in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Basic understanding of commercial principles within a design or consultancy context.

Required skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator).
• Microsoft Office.