Intern - Operations UAEN

Thrive on openness, respect and collaboration? Good. Us too.

Join as an Intern – Project Operations Support and thrive in a team that values mutual responsibility and creating a meaningful legacy.

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

You’ll be exposed to complex, high-profile projects and gain hands-on experience supporting the Project Support Team within Operations, with a clear focus on project submissions and administrative coordination.

Your key duties

Our Operations team supports the successful delivery of major projects through structured processes, coordination, and high-quality documentation.

The Role

Project Submissions Support

Assist in the preparation and coordination of project sbmission documentation

Compile, format, and review documents to ensure accuracy and completeness

Maintain submission trackers and monitor key deadlines

Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders across multiple teams

Support uploading and managing submissions on internal or client platforms

Project Support & Administration

Provide administrative support to project teams, particularly across major projects

Organise and maintain project documentation and filing systems

Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, and action tracking

Support document control processes and ensure consistency across records

Coordination & Communication

Liaise with internal teams to gather required inputs for submissions

Track progress and highlight any risks or delays in timelines

Support effective communication between project support and delivery teams

Requirements

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to manage and organise documentation effectively

Communication Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to present information clearly and accurately

Organisational Skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines

Teamwork and Collaboration

Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Willingness to collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Motivation and Interest

Interest in project operations, coordination, and administrative support

Eagerness to learn and contribute to team success

What We Offer You

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Paid internship
• A strong commitment to your continuous development.
• 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.

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