Simone van der Linden is an experienced professional in the architecture and construction sectors, currently serving as a Technisch manager at Rijksvastgoedbedrijf since April 2024. Prior to this role, Simone held positions in business development at Mecanoo from September 2021 to March 2024, and as a Tendermanager at Kuijpers from November 2019 to August 2021. Simone's architectural career began as a Junior-architect at luijten|smeulders|architecten, following an internship at Bouwbedrijf Berghege BV in 2012. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Architecture from Delft University of Technology, a Bachelor's degree in Bouwkunde from De Haagse Hogeschool, and a Postgraduate Programme in Architecture completed in 2021. Early education included time at Hotel Management School Maastricht and International School Bangkok.