Graduate Architect_Emirati National

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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.

As a Graduate Architect, you will support bid coordination, proposal development, design documentation, and cross-functional collaboration while learning how strategy, governance, and market insight influence successful project delivery and work-winning.

• 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.

• 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 is an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and document formatting skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office
• Strong visual presentation and layout abilities
• Eagerness to learn, with a proactive mindset and ability to work in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment