Associate Engineer - PDM -Structures

Buro Happold Limited; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,893,939 - 2,840,909; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

5-day workweek policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Buro Happold Limited is looking for an Associate – PDM to manage large, multi-disciplinary projects across India including airports and commercial sectors. This role involves significant travel for site visits and meetings.

The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budgets. A Degree in Civil/Structures engineering and over 15 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical and project design delivery.
• Hands-on design delivery of minimum two aviation projects in the region.
• Chartered Engineer with recognized international accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring budgets are adhered to and profits are met.
• Draft fee proposals and negotiate fees with clients autonomously.
• Identify and manage commercial risks for project performance.

Skills

Innovative solution development

Effective collaboration

Digital engineering proficiency

Presentation skills

Proactive risk management

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Civil/Structures engineering

Job description

Associate – PDM

The Associate – PDM will work within the practice on large, multi‑disciplinary projects in India, covering airports, commercial, residential, cultural, and sport projects. The role requires travel within the country for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead projects as project leaders, ensuring budgets are adhered to and profit targets met.
• Draft fee proposals, negotiate fees with clients, and autonomously represent the firm.
• Attend and chair meetings with architects, planners, contractors, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, driving project performance and service delivery.
• Ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project.

Leadership

• Lead design, analysis and consultancy on projects in partnership with the Project Leader/Project Director.
• Coach, mentor and support junior employees to enhance effectiveness and success.

Collaboration

• Establish a strong internal and external network to support work‑winning through bidding and repeat work.
• Work in a multi‑discipline environment interfacing with core disciplines, specialists, architects and clients.

Technical Competence

• Propose multiple creative solutions, documenting benefits and shortfalls for the client.
• Produce reports, presentations, models and drawings as required.
• Apply the firm’s internal quality assurance procedures and seek continual improvement.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge and undertake CPD.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions and collaborate effectively.
• Supportive environment for learning, encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Understanding of sector trends and client needs to aid business development.
• Effective presentation of project risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Digital and computational engineering proficiency to improve design efficiency.
• Open dialogue and idea exchange during team meetings.
• Timely feedback and alignment with client expectations.
• Market trend awareness and its impact on delivery.
• Proactive risk management and mitigation.
• Positive role model promoting a collaborative, inclusive culture.
• Clear communication of project goals and updates.
• Leadership flexibility – delegating and initiating as needed.
• Encouragement of technical excellence and participation in industry forums.
• Recruitment support by evaluating technical and cultural fit.
• Understanding of technical, contractual and financial challenges.
• Participation in internal and external forums to represent the team.
• Specialisation and outreach to build the firm’s reputation.

Desirable Skills

• Support financial success through effective planning and resource management.
• Contribution to cost recovery and improvement of project financial performance.
• Reporting on project and team performance.
• Contributing to continuous improvement via performance reviews and lessons learned.

Required Experience

• Hands‑on design delivery of minimum two aviation projects in the region.
• 15+ years of experience in technical and project design delivery.
• Excellent business communication skills.
• Preferably Chartered Engineer with recognised international accreditation.
• Experience with international projects and global matrix organisations.

Desirable Experience

• Multiple stints in international working environments.
• Proven success across the region and capability to drive performance improvement.

Required Qualifications and Accreditations

• Degree in Civil/Structures engineering.
• Professional accreditation from a recognised organisation.
• Experience as a lead designer and/or project manager on large, complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong facilitation, team leadership and communication capabilities.
• Understanding of policy and regulation relevant to projects.
• Extensive external network to support the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive health insurance.
• Group personal accident cover.
• 5‑day workweek policy supporting work‑life balance.
• Commitment to continuous development with a learning and development programme.
• Entitlements to two professional memberships or subscriptions.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
• Back to Work Program for women.
• Engagement through Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women’s Network.
• Opportunity to contribute through Share Our Skills (SOS) program.
• International culture with projects worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Buro Happold values a flexible approach to working patterns and encourages applications from individuals seeking flexibility. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from those who feel under‑represented in the industry. We commit to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.