Associate/ Principal Structural Engineer

Buro Happold Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Health insurance for family

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Buro Happold Limited is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer with over 12 years of experience to join our team in Bengaluru. The candidate will lead complex structural design packages and mentor engineers while working on international projects.

This role requires a strong technical background and the ability to communicate design intent effectively. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, wellness initiatives, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in structural engineering including leading design on major building projects.
• Strong capability in concrete, steel, and composite structures.
• Familiar with international codes and collaboration with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design packages from concept through detailed design.
• Manage project work ensuring strong quality control.
• Mentor engineers and BIM technicians in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project leadership

Communication

Technical engineering

Education

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE or equivalent)

Tools

ETABS

Revit

Grasshopper

Job description

Associate - Structural Engineer

We're looking for an enthusiastic Associate Structural Engineer with 12+ years of work experience to join our growing team in Bengaluru. This role is suited to a strong technical engineer and team leader who will support major building projects across the Middle East, UK, US and other international regions. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of complex structural design packages from concept through to detailed design, while also mentoring engineers and driving high‑quality, independent project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design packages from concept through detailed design, independently and as a part of a team.
• Deliver high‑quality sketches, calculations, analysis models, reports, drawings and presentations on time and to budget.
• Take ownership of design solutions, developing efficient and buildable schemes in concrete, steel and composite structures.
• Communicate design intent clearly to clients, architects and internal multidisciplinary teams through presentations, meetings and written deliverables.
• Work closely with international project teams to coordinate design, align approaches and resolve technical challenges.
• Lead and mentor engineers and BIM technicians, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Plan, manage and review project work, ensuring strong quality control and consistency across deliverables.
• Represent the structural discipline in internal workshops and external meetings where required.
• Coordinate with engineers across disciplines to deliver integrated and well‑resolved design solutions.
• Support bids, fee proposals and contribute to technical development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor and assist graduates and engineers while maintaining your continued professional development, particularly in line management and chartership.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in structural engineering, including leading design on major and complex building type projects.
• Experience of working in collaboration with global teams based in the Middle East, US, UK etc. is preferred.
• Solid technical capability in concrete, steel and composite structures, with ability to develop and review designs independently.
• Broad knowledge of international codes (British, US, European) and experience applying them in practice.
• Proficiency in common analysis/design software (e.g. ETABS, SAFE, ROBOT, TEDDS, CSC Fastrak, Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper etc.).
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and review work of engineers and BIM technicians.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence working with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE or equivalent) and Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance scheme for you and your family.
• Group personal accident cover.
• 5‑day workweek policy supporting work‑life balance.
• Commitment to continuous development with learning and development programme, including entitlement to two professional memberships or subscriptions.
• Employee referral bonus rewarding recruitment of talented candidates.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
• Back to Work Program for Women.