Architect – Design

About the role

WSP India is seeking an Architect – Design to join its GCC Middle East business team. You will work alongside environment and landscape colleagues in our Indian offices and collaborate closely with teams based in the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Manage small projects, teams or tasks within larger architectural programmes.
• Prepare technical information for infrastructure and development projects, including strategic, feasibility and concept studies.
• Produce preliminary and detailed designs, general arrangement drawings, hard‑ and soft‑scape detailing, schedules and specifications to support planning applications, tenders and construction packages.
• Participate in regular meetings, providing accurate progress updates.
• Apply business standards and quality techniques consistently.
• Identify and communicate risks or impediments promptly.
• Line‑manage and mentor junior team members.
• Support business development and bidding activities as required.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture (or recognised equivalent) with postgraduate diploma or Master’s preferred.
• Fluent spoken English with strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
• Proven experience in project management and delivery within a consultancy or local‑government setting.
• Experience working collaboratively in remote or distributed environments.
• Commercial awareness, strong time‑management and ability to support construction administration (RFIs, shop‑drawing review, site conditions).
• Solid knowledge of planting design, hardscape materials and construction detailing.

Required skills

• Construction detailing
• Planting design
• Project management
• Preparation of technical studies and specifications

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on international infrastructure and landscape projects.
• Professional development within a global consulting firm.