Director - Structural Engineering

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Structural Design Engineering professional to lead our Structures division in South India. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone eager to make a significant impact on some of the most exciting projects in India and beyond.

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:

The purpose of this role is to deliver a step change in performance across the Structures team and the office in general through close support to the Managing Director and Group Director. This will be achieved through:

• Provide exceptional leadership to individuals, maintain the structural discipline, and oversee the overall performance of the Hyderabad Office. Aim to inspire and guide the team towards achieving collective and individual goals.
• Demonstrate a dynamic and determined commitment to winning work and enhancing commercial performance. This involves stretching boundaries, breaking new ground, and continuously striving for excellence in all endeavours.
• Ensure the maintenance and development of the highest standards of technical quality. Foster continuous departmental growth through innovation and creativity, ensuring alignment with the global company vision.
• Establish a strong technical presence within the office, serving as a reliable reference point for discipline members. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to foster a culture of learning and development.

Key Duties:

Project Management

• Project Director for appropriate projects, taking ownership for sustained and productive client relationships across the country and beyond.
• Delivering support to multiple projects across the partnership, taking responsibility for the engineering solutions while ensuring financial success.
• Delivering a risk managed portfolio; working within agreed capital lock up parameters.
• Maintain Project Execution Plans and Risk Registers for all projects as per in-house QA-QC system.

Business Development

• Identifying the group’s marketing goals and establishing an associated plan.
• Winning work – actively identifying and converting leads to projects within the framework of the group marketing strategy.
• Dynamic focus on new business in India and other Regional locations; broadening coverage of high quality clients and projects.
• Reviewing financial and technical submissions/proposals; attending interviews.
• Developing and maintaining key client relationships under all circumstances, maximizing opportunities for repeat business.
• Actively contribute to business development strategy.
• Track and propose market disruptors and leap frogging.

Team and Discipline Leadership

• Communicate team direction and performance to the group.
• Strategic assessment and rebalance of the team’s strengths and needs over the long term in order to deliver the succession plan with responsibility for the longevity of the group.
• Mentoring Associate Directors and Associates in order that meaningful delegation can apply within the team.
• Champion delivery of the Partnerships Performance and Discipline Development Review process in support of all the above.
• Ensure latest learning and development initiatives are implemented as required within the team.
• Manage reward and recognition of the team.
• The post holder must at all times carry out his/ her duties with due regard to the Buro Happold Diversity Policy.

Technical Leadership

• Participate in and ensure delivery of the process of high-level project technical/quality reviews of specifications, reports and drawings produced by the team.
• Maintain the skills balance within the group in line with the defined strategic direction.
• Ensuring ‘design rigor’ is delivered on each project, and in particular ensuring design QA processes are fully planned and implemented.
• Direct the engineering design excellence within the team and ensure dissemination of ‘best in class’ to rest of the Discipline Design Group (DDG) and/or Practice.

Your skills and experience

• Experienced technical and commercial leader; track-record of exceptional delivery over a sustained period within the industry (typically 20+ years).
• Chartered Engineer with international institutions (CEng MIStructE, CEng MICE, CPEng MIEAust etc)
• Must have a proven ability to deliver sustainability in a senior role within the south India region.
• Must have worked on international projects.
• Must be proficient in a global matrix organisation.
• Must have excellent command on business communication.

What we offer you

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover
• Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
• 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.
• Receive entitlements to two professional memberships or subscriptions, fostering your professional network and knowledge.
• Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold.
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health.
• Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - Were committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program.
• Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Womens Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture.
• Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.
• An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.