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Overview
Lead a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary infrastructure team to deliver major projects across the Middle East and potentially worldwide. You will drive design excellence, client relationships and project success while supporting Buro Happold’s commitment to sustainability, equity and social impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of major infrastructure and buildings projects.
- Lead a diverse infrastructure team (approximately 7‑10 people) to secure projects.
- Support the delivery of cities, buildings and advisory work and assist with client management.
- Collaborate closely with cities teams in UAE and UK, building deep relationships with stakeholders in those regions.
- Develop and maintain winning relationships in the region to support the future project pipeline, including preparing bid submissions and fee proposals.
- Provide technical leadership on ongoing city projects, covering disciplines such as transport, water, infrastructure and energy.
- Balance demands and priorities while overseeing civil infrastructure design from proposition to construction, including resource planning, finances and financial performance monitoring.
- Manage technical staff, plan workloads, mentor junior team members and identify opportunities to grow the team.
- Oversee technical management and performance of the infrastructure team with a focus on quality.
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, and schedules.
Skills & Experience
Track record of winning and delivering work in core infrastructure disciplines (highways, utilities, or civil engineering).Experience of successful multidisciplinary project delivery and leadership; excellent communication and presentation skills.Technical background in infrastructure design with a demonstrable record of leading infrastructure design or specialist disciplines.Experience of masterplan engineering, formulation of options and holistic analysis to provide recommended solutions to clients, and understanding of sustainability principles in infrastructure engineering.Lead client meetings on single and multi‑disciplinary project / portfolio matters, negotiate outcomes, mentor juniors, and promote Buro Happold service offerings where appropriate.Desire to lead continuous quality improvement in our work.Significant experience in project management and delivery.Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GIS.Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and membership of a relevant professional institution.Experience in the Middle East or willingness to learn, with understanding of local codes, policies, regulations and market conditions.What We Offer You
Hybrid working arrangements.Attractive salary and benefits package.A strong commitment to continuous development with a learning and development programme.Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.An international culture that supports your growth across the globe.Equal Opportunity
Buro Happold values diversity and embraces difference. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those who feel under‑represented in the built environment. If you need adjustments to the application process, please contact to be supported throughout your application.
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