Manager / Senior Manager

We support clients in defining capital programmes, securing funding, and setting up organisations for successful delivery.

• Build Buro Happold and Advisory exposure within chosen markets.
• Manage performance, development, and progression of team members.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of client assignments as key client contact.
• Lead Advisory people projects and collaborate across geographies/disciplines.
• Quality assure deliverables and monitor commercial performance (resourcing, change control, invoicing, issue management).
• Manage and develop an active sales pipeline (leads, opportunities, proposals).
• Operate as a trusted advisor for our clients.
• Lead proposition development and capability growth.
• Ensure wellbeing and motivation of assignment teams.
• Manage client satisfaction, scope changes, and challenges.
• Lead account management and bids, focusing on storyboarding and commercial elements.

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CEng, MICE, MRICS or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Strong commercial acumen and market awareness.
• Strong client relationship-building skills – existing networks are a plus.
• Technical knowledge of design, procurement, construction, contract management, and construction delivery.
• Prior experience in the construction industry, including (but not limited to) design consultancy, project management or cost consultancy.
• A consulting background, ideally with an engineering or project management foundation.
• Proven UK market experience in capital projects and programme advisory.
• Confidence, independence, and proactivity.
• Experience in a major consulting firm in a client-facing role with business development responsibilities.
• Ability to build and manage engagement teams.

At Buro Happold, you’ll be surrounded by intellectual and engineering challenges of the highest calibre. We offer a strong learning culture, and an entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll be part of something bigger—where sustainability, equity, and performance outcomes truly matter.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a dynamic team from its early stages, with the chance to grow your own portfolio and influence the direction of our UK Advisory offering.

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.