Graduate Architect: Proposals & Strategy

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a positive, proactive Emirati graduate with a background in architecture and strong communication skills to join as a Graduate Architect. You will support bid coordination, proposal development, design documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration while learning how strategy and governance influence project delivery and win strategies.

The role offers exposure to strategic sides of design and consultancy, working with senior leaders on proposals and client

Qualifications

• UAE National (Emirati passport holder).
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or 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 (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.
• Basic understanding of commercial principles within a design or consultancy context.

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.

Skills

Bilingual English & Arabic

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a positive, proactive Emirati graduate with a background in architecture and strong communication skills to join as a Graduate Architect. You will support bid coordination, proposal development, design documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration while learning how strategy and governance influence project delivery and win strategies.

The role offers exposure to strategic sides of design and consultancy, working with senior leaders on proposals and client