Imagine being part of a team where your ideas don’t just stay on paper—they transform into structures that inspire and endure.
At Buro Happold, we give you the freedom to explore bold solutions, challenge conventional thinking, and bring your creativity to life. You’ll work in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and self-driven innovation, with the support to turn your ambitions into reality.
You deserve more than a job - you deserve the chance to make your mark. We want to make that change with you, turning bold ideas into structures that matter. This is your opportunity to shape your future and influence the world around you.
Ready to start building that legacy together?
Your work will turn ideas into reality and set new benchmarks for engineering excellence.
Here’s what you’ll do—and what you won’t:
What You’ll Do
- Shape the future of structures by creating designs that combine creativity, sustainability, and technical precision.
- Harness cutting-edge tools and computational workflows—from advanced analysis software to parametric modeling and automation—to bring bold ideas to life and optimize performance.
- Be the voice of engineering in client and stakeholder meetings, influencing decisions that matter.
- Work hand-in-hand with visionary architects and multidisciplinary teams, turning challenges into opportunities for innovation.
- Own the outcome—ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to world-class standards.
- Guide and inspire technicians and other junior team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
You’ll be solving complex problems, collaborating with creative minds, and using advanced digital tools to push boundaries and deliver solutions that inspire.
To thrive in this role, you’ll combine technical excellence with a forward-thinking mindset:
Technical Expertise
- A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
- Experience in structural design
- Experience in navigating the Hong Kong approval processes (preferred).
- Proficiency in analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, ROBOT, etc) and BIM tools (Revit).
- Familiarity with computational design and parametric workflows is a plus.
Mindset & Approach
- A curious, proactive attitude—always ready to learn, innovate, and challenge convention.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams and clients.
- Ability to balance independence with teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Progression toward HKIE / IStructE chartership (or willingness to achieve it).
- Proficiency in English (essential) and Chinese (preferred).
Your Professional Character
- You’re not afraid to challenge ideas and colleagues constructively, standing by your design decisions when they matter.
- You embrace our open-door culture, sharing knowledge and learning from others.
- You value integrity and transparency, ensuring your work reflects both technical rigor and creative ambition.
We believe great engineering starts with great people—and we’re committed to helping you thrive. Here’s what you can expect:
- A platform to make your mark—on your career and the world around you.
- Exposure to landmark projects across Hong Kong, Asia, and globally.
- Freedom to innovate—embrace computational design, digital workflows, and creative problem-solving.
- Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for global mobility.
- Comprehensive support for your well-being and work-life balance, through benefits designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.
- An open, collaborative culture where ideas are challenged constructively, and every voice matters.
A commitment to sustainability and social impact, ensuring your work contributes to a better future for communities—and inspires the next generation of engineers.
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.