Office Relocation Manager

Buro Happold is recruiting an Office Relocation Manager on a 12 months fixed term basis to oversee the planning, coordinating, and delivery of a Bath office relocation. Reporting into the Business Operations Manager, this role will ensure that the Bath Office relocation is carried out efficiently, with minimal disruption to business operations, while maintaining a high standard of service and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Duties:

• Lead and manage end-to-end office relocation projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external vendors, and contractors to ensure smooth transitions.
• Develop and implement move plans, including space planning, furniture installation, IT setup, and employee communication/engagement.
• Oversee day-to-day operational logistics related to facilities, office services, and workplace support.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate records of assets, floor plans, and occupancy data.
• Support change management initiatives to help staff adapt to new environments.
• Monitor and report on project progress, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure employees are well-informed and supported during transitions.
• Develop and deliver training and communication plans to facilitate change.
• Identify risks and potential issues: Develop contingency plans to address any unexpected problems that may arise during the relocation.
• Maintain a clear and consistent flow of information to keep stakeholders informed about the relocation.
• Overseeing the setup of the new office space, ensuring that furniture, equipment, and IT systems are properly installed and functioning.
• Manage inventory and asset tagging, ensuring that all office equipment is accounted for and properly labelled for transport.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in facilities management, office operations, or workplace relocation.
• Demonstrable project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of space planning, office design, and workplace technology.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Facilities Management (e.g., IWFM, IFMA) is desirable, as is experience with CAD software or space planning tools and project management software.

What we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, exclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Private Medical Insurance (family cover).
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Income Protection.
• Flexible Benefits - including Cycle scheme, Dental insurance, Optical Cover, Travel insurance and Corporate discounts.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.

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.