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12-Month Work Placement - Architecture Part 1
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12-Month Work Placement - Architecture Part 1
Application Closing Date: 28th June 2026 - Please note we reserve the right to close roles sooner, so Early Application is encouraged.
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Our Placement programme is designed to give you a hands-on insight into the work we do as a company and help to develop skills and knowledge within your chosen field. Supported by signposted training, the programme is based on Arcadis’ core values, giving you both technical training and support to help you develop both personally and professionally whilst with us. You will be exposed to real projects and clients and given a range of experiences to immerse yourself into over the course of your 12-month placement.
Role accountabilities:
Arcadis is a global multi-disciplinary design firm with a growing team in the UK. Including a RIBA chartered Architectural practice. We are seeking a Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our team, currently spread between offices in London, Brighton, Manchester and Cardiff.
We have a diverse range of work including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, government & civic and industrial work in the UK and abroad. Arcadis provides a great platform for growth and digital innovation and support for individuals to learn and grow as part of their career journey in the industry. Innovation, automation and NCZ are integral to our evolving strategy.
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As part of your year out in practice, at Arcadis you will assist across a range of project activities including feasibility studies, concept and detailed designs for a range of projects and detailed planning applications ranging in size and complexity, across a varied sector portfolio.
Applicants must demonstrate an enthusiasm to learn along with excellent design and graphic communication skills. A good understanding of design software packages e.g., Revit, SketchUp, Creative Suite is highly advantageous.
In your Part 1 year out, we will provide an employment mentor and a Professional Studies Advisor to help record your practical experience using the RIBA's PEDR website.
Application requirements:
RIBA Part 1 (or equivalent) architectural degree CV and portfolio / work sample submitted with your application (max file size 10MB) Strong design, graphic communication, and presentation skills (evidenced in your portfolio) Excellent written and spoken English Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Software skills are advantageous, including: Revit / BIM Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop and InDesign) 3D visualisation tools (e.g., Enscape, V-Ray, SketchUp) MS Office (Word, Excel) As part of your application, please submit your portfolio / a work sample (max file size 10MB), along with your latest CV.
Qualifications & Experience:
You will be graduating in 2026 or have recently graduated with an Architectural degree equivalent to RIBA Part 1 You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders. Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working)
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Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
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Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
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