Graduate Architect

Arup; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Amsterdam is seeking a Graduate Architect to join our Science, Industry & Technology team. You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of technically demanding projects, from feasibility to technical design, across data centres, laboratories and technology campuses.

You will work with experienced architects and specialists, developing integrated design skills, learning Dutch building regulations and contributing to sustainable, functional and inspiring architecture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture or expected soon.
• Up to three years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking and visual communication.
• Initial experience with Revit and BIM workflows.
• Interest in technically complex buildings and multidisciplinary design.
• Strong graphic, written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, organized and proactive approach.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility as your experience develops.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Working proficiency in Dutch.
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from feasibility and concept design to technical delivery.
• Develop design concepts, spatial strategies and architectural narratives.
• Prepare drawings, diagrams, presentations and client deliverables.
• Develop and coordinate BIM models and project information using Revit.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, sustainability consultants and digital specialists.
• Support sustainability and architectural quality throughout the design process.
• Coordinate technical information across disciplines.
• Contribute to visual communication and presentation of ideas to teams and clients.
• Learn Dutch building regulations, planning procedures and industry standards.
• Contribute to an open design culture through curiosity, collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM workflows

Job description

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Amsterdam

Help shape the buildings and environments that support science, technology and the industries of tomorrow.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have guided how we shape a better world for more than 75 years. Our architects work closely with engineers, planners, sustainability consultants and digital specialists to create buildings and places that are purposeful, efficient, sustainable and inspiring.

Our Architecture team in the Netherlands is growing. We are looking for a Graduate Architect to join our Science, Industry & Technology team in Amsterdam. You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of technically demanding projects, including data centres, advanced manufacturing facilities, laboratories, technology campuses and industrial developments.

These projects sit at the intersection of architecture, engineering and innovation. They require careful consideration of people, processes, technology and the environment. We believe that excellent architecture balances technical performance with strong design thinking, creating places that are functional, sustainable and positive additions to the built environment.

This is an opportunity to begin or further develop your architectural career within a multidisciplinary and international organisation, while contributing to projects that support scientific advancement, technological innovation and industrial transformation. This direction aligns with the Netherlands Architecture team’s focus on integrated architecture, feasibility, digital design, sustainability and Science, Industry & Technology projects.

As a Graduate Architect, you will support our project teams across different stages of design and delivery, from early feasibility studies and design concepts through to technical design and implementation.

You will work alongside experienced architects and specialists, developing your understanding of integrated design and technically complex building types. You will contribute ideas, prepare architectural information and participate in multidisciplinary design discussions.

The role will allow you to develop both your creative and technical abilities. You will learn how architectural concepts are translated into coordinated and buildable solutions, while considering sustainability, user experience, operational requirements and long-term adaptability.

You will receive support through project experience, mentoring and professional development, helping you grow into a confident and well-rounded architect.

As a Graduate Architect at Arup, you will:

• Support architectural projects from feasibility and concept design through to technical delivery.
• Assist in developing design concepts, spatial strategies and architectural narratives.
• Prepare architectural drawings, diagrams, presentations, reports and client deliverables.
• Develop and coordinate BIM models and project information using Revit.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, sustainability consultants and digital specialists.
• Support the integration of sustainability, functionality and architectural quality throughout the design process.
• Assist with the technical coordination of architectural information across different disciplines.
• Contribute to visual communication and the presentation of design ideas to project teams and clients.
• Develop your knowledge of Dutch building regulations, planning procedures and industry standards.
• Contribute to an open design culture through curiosity, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone who is curious, creative and eager to develop both their design thinking and technical expertise. You should enjoy working collaboratively and be interested in architecture that combines design quality with technical and environmental performance.

We would particularly value:

• A completed master’s degree in Architecture, or completion expected shortly before the starting date.
• Up to three years of relevant professional experience.
• A strong architectural portfolio demonstrating design thinking and visual communication.
• Initial experience with Revit and BIM-based workflows.
• An interest in technically complex buildings and multidisciplinary design.
• Strong graphic, written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, organised and proactive approach.
• A willingness to learn and take responsibility as your experience develops.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Working proficiency in Dutch.
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands.

The following would be advantageous:

• Internship, academic or professional experience relating to Science, Industry & Technology.
• Experience with data centres, manufacturing facilities, laboratories or other technically complex buildings.
• Knowledge of visualisation, computational design or digital collaboration tools.
• Experience within an international or multidisciplinary environment.

Why Arup in the Netherlands?

At Arup, you will join a global collective of designers, engineers and consultants committed to shaping a better world. You will be part of a collaborative environment in which different disciplines, cultures and perspectives come together to address complex challenges.

For this Graduate Architect position, we offer:

• A competitive salary aligned with your experience and responsibilities.
• Participation in Arup’s applicable profit-sharing arrangements.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, combining office, project and home working where the role and project allow.
• A Netherlands pension arrangement in accordance with the applicable employment package.
• Annual leave and public holiday arrangements in accordance with Arup Netherlands employment conditions.
• Structured mentoring and career-development support.
• Access to learning opportunities, technical training, design reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Opportunities to work with colleagues and specialists across the Netherlands, Europe and Arup’s wider global network.
• Support for relevant professional development and professional memberships, subject to company policy.
• Employee wellbeing resources and assistance programmes.
• Sustainable travel and mobility options in accordance with the applicable Netherlands mobility policy.
• An inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued.

Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to build your career through meaningful project experience, close collaboration with experienced colleagues and exposure to both the creative and technical dimensions of architecture.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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