Buro Happold is a world-class engineering and consultancy firm, renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the globe. We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Design Manager in London to join our team and act as a Project Leader for complex multi-disciplinary projects, taking ownership of successful and coordinated delivery.
The Design Management Team is part of a larger Projects group, consisting of 50 employees across our UK office locations.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience as a project manager or leader on multi-discipline projects with a construction value of £50 million or more.
• Ability to lead complex multi-disciplinary projects and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Proficient in project delivery, risk management, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process enhancement.

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

Buro Happold values an individual’s flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

• Provide effective leadership to the team, offering direction and technical advice.
• Communicate project strategy, brief, and client requirements to team members.
• Enhance productivity through improved processes, procedures, and systems.
• Maintain an overview of the commercial aspects of the project.
• Drive project performance, service delivery, and technical and commercial outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks.
• Champion client care and work proactively with clients.
• Review team performance and support their development.
• Implement the latest learning and development initiatives within the team.
• Monitor project spending against the planned budget.
• Collaborate with the Project Director and central Finance team on invoicing and financial management.
• Manage document records in line with the BH Quality Management System.