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Role Overview
Graduate Architect at WSP Middle East. This role is based in the Middle East and is open to Emirati nationals with a background in architecture.
Company Overview
WSP is a global professional services firm with more than 69,000 employees working across communities worldwide. WSP in the Middle East operates across landmark projects and iconic built-environment developments in the region.
Role Purpose
Support bid coordination, proposal development, and design documentation while learning how strategy, governance, and market insight influence successful project delivery and work-winning. This role offers exposure to the strategic side of the design and consultancy industry, working closely with senior leaders on proposals, strategic planning, and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Development & Coordination
- Collaborate with senior team members to develop high-quality, winning proposals for major architecture and consultancy projects across the region.
- Support the preparation of technical content, project sheets, CVs, and experience documents for proposals, EOIs, and capability statements.
- Assist in bid coordination and proposal development processes.
- Help ensure all submissions comply with WSP's governance, branding, and quality standards.
Strategy & Business Development
- Assist in developing and implementing business strategies, including tracking and reporting on market segment targets.
- Conduct basic research and market analysis on competitors, trends, and industry developments to support informed proposal development.
- Participate in internal planning meetings, design reviews, and proposal strategy sessions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Contribute to seamless collaboration between architecture, commercial, and business development teams.
- Assist in organizing or attending industry events, conferences, and client meetings, when applicable.
Documentation & Resources
- Support the team in maintaining structured documentation, templates, and shared resources.
Qualifications & Experience
- UAE National (Emirati passport holder).
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related design discipline.
- Familiarity with bid and proposal development processes is an advantage.
- Basic understanding of commercial principles within a design or consultancy context.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Illustrator.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong visual presentation and layout abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and document formatting skills.
- Interest in architecture, strategic thinking, and proposal writing.
- Eagerness to learn with a proactive mindset.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.