We are looking for an Associate to join our Waste team to help deliver innovative, practical solutions that support circular economy principles and resource‑efficient design in the built environment.
Based in our Manchester office with hybrid working, you will join a diverse and collaborative group of waste, resource management and environmental specialists who work with clients worldwide to create resilient, efficient waste strategies for buildings and cities.
Overview of the role
- Review and develop waste and materials strategies, waste generation calculations, route planning and storage solutions.
- Analyse complex waste and resource challenges and develop clear, tailored solutions for clients.
- Provide specialist consultancy advice to clients, architects and design teams.
- Lead selected projects, ensuring quality, timelines and budgets are met.
- Support and mentor junior team members.
- Contribute to cross‑disciplinary collaboration and development of new service offerings.
Responsibilities
- Guide consultants in the development of waste strategies for buildings and urban projects.
- Produce and review reports, models and drawings to a high technical standard.
- Ensure project compliance with national and local policies.
- Review waste forecasting and proposed storage and transport solutions.
- Assess spatial planning for waste systems at building and city scales.
- Explore innovative waste technologies and waste reduction efforts.
- Support bid preparation and technical report writing.
- Help improve team processes and workload management.
- Responsible for supporting in line management duties following designated onboarding period.
Qualifications
- Academic background in waste management, engineering, environmental science or a related field.
- Chartered membership (or equivalent professional status).
- Significant experience in waste management or masterplanning.
- A strong interest in circular economy and resource efficiency.
What we offer
- Hybrid working.
- Competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.
- Car allowance (10% of basic salary)
- 25 days annual leave plus flexible holiday options.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits such as cycle scheme, dental and optical cover, travel insurance and corporate discounts.
- Enhanced parenthood leave.
- Early finish on the last Friday of each month.
- Strong support for professional development, including two paid professional memberships.
- A supportive, inclusive working environment with a focus on wellbeing.
- Opportunities to collaborate internationally and experience diverse project contexts
Apply today and be where exceptional is everywhere.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how 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. We 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 recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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