Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Being an Architect in our Gold Coast or Brisbane offices, you will shape sustainable, high-quality architectural outcomes through collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams across transport, infrastructure, energy, and water sectors. You will contribute to innovative design solutions, leveraging advanced modelling tools to deliver purposeful and efficient architectural designs. Working in a dynamic team environment, you will help drive design excellence while supporting the delivery of complex, future-focused projects.
The Opportunity
- Lead the creation and development of Revit models, delivering high-quality design outputs with rapid iteration capabilities
- Contribute to architectural design and planning across building and infrastructure projects as part of a collaborative design team
- Take ownership of small work packages, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
- Work within multidisciplinary teams to design, document, and deliver sustainable architectural solutions
- Support project coordination and communication across stakeholders to ensure cohesive project outcomes
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
- A recognised Master of Architecture (or equivalent qualification) with 4–6 years of post-graduate experience
- Experience in architectural or multidisciplinary environments, ideally across sectors such as transport, rail, energy, or infrastructure
- Strong proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and design/presentation software
- Ability to work independently with senior guidance while managing small teams or workstreams
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and team members
This position can be based in our Brisbane or Gold Coast offices.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Based on the beautiful Gold Coast, the Gold Coast team supports projects throughout Southeast Queensland and northern NSW while drawing on expertise from Arup's wider national and global network. The office underwent a fit-out in 2022 to create bright open-plan agile work areas, collaboration zones and modern breakout and social spaces reflecting our focus on collaboration, flexibility, and sustainability. Located in Bundall, the design elements are inspired by the Gold Coast's coastal and hinterland landscapes, and the office is well located to cafes, restaurants, transport hubs and stunning views of the Nerang River.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To support your application, please submit a portfolio showcasing a selection of relevant project work and your role in its delivery.
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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