Computational Designer
Arcadis · London, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 22 Oct 2026.
Overview
As a Computational Designer at Arcadis, you will develop and apply advanced computational workflows for architecture, urban design, planning and engineering. You will translate design intent into robust computational solutions, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams on local and international projects.
You’ll shape digital approaches, stay ahead of emerging tools, and help upskill the firm in parametric design. This role offers the chance to contribute to sustainable, data-driven design across complex built environments.
You will work in a hybrid London setting, driving transformation through innovative computational methods.
Responsibilities
- Build computational models for diverse projects
- Develop and sustain computational workflows and products
- Interoperate across platforms (3D modeling, GIS, BIM, development environments)
- Handle project data sources including environmental, economic, planning and demographic data
- Collaborate with clients to understand needs and shape strategies
- Stay updated on new technologies, best practices, and software applications
- Build firm-wide technical expertise and provide ongoing education
- Communicate technical concepts clearly (verbal/visual)
- Create presentation and report materials to support projects
- Foster strong relationships within the team and across the organization
Key requirements
- Bachelor in Architecture or related fields (Master’s preferred)
- Strong Rhino and Grasshopper skills; experience with complex parametric models
- Programming knowledge (Python highly preferred) to extend Grasshopper
- 3+ years in Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture, or Architecture
- Portfolio showcasing parametric modeling
- Detail-oriented with multi-tasking ability
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines
- Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication
- Willingness to learn and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Critical thinking for innovative solutions
- strong communication
- collaboration
- multidisciplinary teamwork
- Rhino
- Grasshopper
- Python