Senior Urban Infrastructure Planner

We are looking to recruit a Senior Urban Infrastructure Planner with at least 10+ years’ experience. You will be a key member of our Infrastructure group to work on projects in India and across the world.

Lead planning and delivery of urban infrastructure projects-Area development projects including transport, utilities, and public realm-integrated with land use and urban design for city-scale projects. Drive sustainability, resilience, and innovation while managing multi-disciplinary teams.

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:

• Urban Infrastructure Planning: Coordinate with all disciplines for integrated infrastructure plans for transport, water supply, wastewater, stormwater drainage, power, and ICT systems aligned with urban design and land use strategies.
• Project Management: Manage infrastructure projects from planning, scheduling, and technical perspective; ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Financial Management: Oversee project P&L, including budgeting, cost control, and revenue tracking.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment with project objectives.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensure adherence to urban development guidelines, building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Sustainability & Innovation: Ensure that green infrastructure, climate resilience, and smart city principles are adopted into planning and design.
• Reporting & Presentation: Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and proposals for clients and authorities.
• Team Leadership: Lead the team, foster collaboration
• Business Development: Support BD team for technical inputs, preparing approach and methodology
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in urban/Regional Planning preferably from SPA or CEPT
• Post-graduate degree in Infrastructure Planning or Project Management from a reputed institute.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience (slightly less or more experience can also be considered).
• Proven expertise in integrating transport, utilities, and sustainability for urban projects.
  
  
  

Core Skills & Competencies

• Urban infrastructure master planning.
• Sustainability and resilience strategies.
• Project and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (mandatory).
• Familiarity with GIS and data-driven planning tools.
• Work experience on international projects is desirable but not necessary
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

Join us to find out what you’re capable of.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individuals 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 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 IndiaHR@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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