Overview

We are looking for an Associate to join the Waste Operations, Logistics, and Flows team in support of developing innovative client solutions that foster the circular economy in the built environment. The role can be based from Bath, London, Manchester or Edinburgh with hybrid working. Buro Happold’s Waste, Operations, Logistics and Flows team comprises waste and environmental consultants who develop bespoke solutions for waste management and goods flows across buildings and cities. The team works on projects in a range of backgrounds including environmental studies, engineering, and operations, with experience on over 260 buildings and cities projects in 40 countries. A typical day involves optimizing architectural designs to make segregation, storage, and movement of goods and waste materials efficient, resilient, and environmentally positive.

The Associate will review waste and logistics strategies, waste generation calculations, back-of-house route planning, waste and goods storage and transport methods, and waste treatment options. The role requires applying extensive knowledge of the resources and waste management industry to analyze complex problems, develop customized solutions, and integrate current industry standards and guidance.

As a team leader, you will ensure projects are reviewed properly, stay on schedule, meet contractual deliverables, and operate within budgets. You will provide specialist waste and logistics consultancy to clients, architects, collaborators, and stakeholders. An integral part of our work involves building strong internal and external relationships to win future work and expand service offers. Close collaboration with internal teams such as People Movement, Transport and Mobility, Infrastructure and Sustainability will enhance our work and align with long-term company goals. We encourage new thinking, tackling waste, and reducing resource use, with opportunities to travel and experience new systems and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to senior consultants, consultants, and graduate consultants in the development of waste and logistics strategies with architects and engineering design teams for buildings and cities;
• Produce and review reports, presentations, models, and drawings to a high technical standard with detail and accuracy;
• Review and ensure compliance with national and local policies and best practices;
• Review waste and goods generation forecasting;
• Review and appraise solutions for the storage and transportation of goods and waste;
• Review spatial planning of waste and goods facilities to building and city scales, in coordination with consultants and architects;
• Explore innovative technologies and solutions for waste and goods management;
• Technical report writing and bid preparation;
• Mentoring junior team members;
• Leading and managing select projects both technically and commercially;
• Collaborate across other disciplines to contribute toward future work winning and development of new service offers;
• Lead the development and improvement of team processes and workload.

Qualifications

• Academic background in waste management, engineering, logistics, environmental science, or an equivalent field;
• Chartered membership in an applicable field;
• Extensive experience in waste management, masterplanning, or related fields;
• Passion for the circular economy.

What We Offer You

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
• 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
• A strong commitment to continuous development with learning and development programmes.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities, with a welcoming and inclusive environment and opportunities for social and mentoring activities.
• An international culture with opportunities to work globally within Buro Happold.

Apply today and be where exceptional is everywhere. A place for everyone. We value flexible working and welcome applications from those seeking flexibility in their careers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. If you require adjustments to the application process, please contact recruitment@burohappold.com.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction