At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting urban strategy projects that shape sustainable cities.
- Company: Join Buro Happold, a forward-thinking firm redefining urban living.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, competitive salary, and generous holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to continuous development and well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on city planning while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in urban planning and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At Buro Happold, we are redefining what great cities look like—creating places that are sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.
- Role
- The
Associate Director will lead high‑profile urban strategy and masterplanning projects across the UK and internationally. Based in London, the role is hybrid.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary urban strategy and planning projects.
- Act as Project Lead, accountable for quality, programme, risk, and client outcomes.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with public and private sector clients.
- Lead, inspire, and develop high‑performing teams.
- Drive business development—winning work, growing client relationships, and contributing to long‑term pipeline growth.
- Translate strategic priorities into operational delivery, balancing commercial performance with technical excellence.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in urban planning, masterplanning, or city‑scale development.
- Strong consultancy background with proven delivery across public and private sector projects.
- Deep understanding of integrated urban challenges across planning, infrastructure, sustainability, economics, and environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Track record of delivering commercially successful, high‑quality outcomes.
- Strong leadership capability, with experience mentoring and developing teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to shape and influence business direction.
Desirable Experience
- Chartered or professionally accredited in a relevant discipline.
- Thought leadership or industry engagement (public speaking, publications, etc.).
- Experience growing teams, capabilities, or regional presence.
- Commercial mindset with a strong focus on winning work and developing client relationships.
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.
- 10% car allowance.
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
- Enhanced parenthood leave policies; 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
- Commitment to continuous development with learning programmes and professional membership entitlements.
- Well‑being support through an employee assistance programme, wellbeing activities, and supportive inclusive environment.
EEO Statement
Buro Happold values an individual’s flexible approaches to working patterns and is committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
We encourage applications from under‑represented groups and provide support throughout the application process.
If you need adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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Associate Director Urban Strategies in London employer: Buro Happold Limited
Buro Happold Limited is an exceptional employer, offering Fire Engineers the chance to work on iconic projects across the UK while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on career development and mentorship, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in a collaborative and innovative environment, supported by generous leave and a commitment to employee well-being.
