Job Description

Are you a curious and ambitious student or recent graduate with a passion for solving real-world challenges? At Buro Happold, we're offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience as an Advisory Intern within our growing UAE Advisory team.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it'll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.


You'll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that's the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.

Your key duties

Join Buro Happold's Advisory team and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of business strategy and engineering excellence. As an Advisory Intern, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support clients in addressing complex challenges related to sustainability, digital transformation, asset optimization, and urban development. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to projects that shape resilient and sustainable environments.

Responsibilities:

Assist in research and analysis for strategic advisory projects, including data collection, benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement. Support the development of client deliverables such as reports, presentations, and strategic frameworks. Collaborate with consultants and engineers to integrate technical insights into business strategies. Participate in workshops and meetings to understand client needs and contribute to solution development. Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to advisory services.

Your skills and experience

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in Arabic and English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus. Demonstrated interest in sustainability, urban development, or infrastructure projects. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

What we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies.

Hybrid working arrangements Paid internship with a duration of 3-6 months A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional

At Buro Happold, everyone else's extraordinary is just our everyday.

Apply today and be a part of our legacy.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way 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 and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference 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.