Senior Architect

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Amsterdam.

Lead the design and delivery of the next generation of Science, Industry & Technology environments.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have guided how we shape a better world for more than 80 years. Our architects work at the intersection of design, engineering, sustainability and technology, bringing together diverse expertise to address complex challenges within the built environment.

As our Architecture team continues to grow in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Senior Architect to help lead the development and delivery of our Science, Industry & Technology portfolio.

Our work may include advanced manufacturing facilities, data centres, laboratories, industrial buildings and technology campuses. These projects require a deep understanding of architectural design, complex technical systems, operational processes and multidisciplinary coordination.

We are looking for a design-led architect who can establish a clear architectural vision, inspire project teams and guide projects through complex technical and commercial environments. You will champion design excellence while ensuring that architectural ambition is translated into coordinated, buildable and sustainable outcomes.

This role will also contribute to the growth of the Netherlands Architecture practice, reflecting the team’s strategic focus on developing its Science, Industry & Technology expertise, multidisciplinary offering and market position.

This is a senior role within a growing and ambitious architecture team. You will lead complex architectural projects and work closely with clients, project directors and multidisciplinary teams from early strategy and feasibility through to technical delivery.

You will provide architectural direction, manage key project relationships and ensure that design quality is maintained throughout the project lifecycle. You will use your experience to navigate competing requirements, resolve complex interfaces and enable project teams to make clear and well-informed design decisions.

A key part of the role will be leading BIM-enabled and Revit-based project delivery. You will provide oversight of architectural information and multidisciplinary digital coordination, ensuring that BIM processes support the design intent, technical quality and efficient delivery of the project.

Beyond individual projects, you will help strengthen our architectural design culture through mentoring, design reviews and knowledge sharing. You will also support client development, proposals and the continued growth of Arup’s Science, Industry & Technology portfolio in the Netherlands and internationally.

As a Senior Architect at Arup, you will:

• Lead architectural and multidisciplinary project teams from early concept through to technical delivery.
• Establish and communicate a clear architectural vision for complex projects.
• Champion design excellence and maintain architectural quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead design reviews, workshops, presentations and key project decisions.
• Develop strong and trusted relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Translate complex operational and technical requirements into coherent architectural strategies.
• Direct architectural teams and coordinate resources, responsibilities and project deliverables.
• Oversee planning, design, technical and regulatory coordination.
• Provide technical leadership and support the resolution of complex multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Provide oversight of BIM and digital delivery strategies across projects.
• Guide architectural and multidisciplinary coordination within Revit and BIM environments.
• Review BIM models and architectural information for design quality,…