Consultant - Digital Advisory

Buro Happold is seeking a Consultant - Digital Advisory to help design connected, sustainable cities through bold thinking and real world impact.

Passionate about smart cities and digital innovation? So are we. Join us as a Consultant in Digital Advisory and help design connected, sustainable cities through bold thinking and real world impact.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional: from the projects you'll work on to the clients we serve, from career defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world.

Your next role

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive. You'll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that's the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact-and leave real legacy.

Your key duties

• Lead and support the planning, analysis, and delivery of projects related to Smart Cities, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and feasibility studies to inform digital strategies and investment decisions.
• Develop high quality strategy documents, reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Integrate telecommunications, ICT, and connectivity solutions into broader digital transformation programs.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions and workshops to capture requirements and align on strategic objectives.
• Coordinate project delivery, ensuring outputs meet client expectations in terms of accuracy, timeliness, and quality.
• Monitor and interpret trends in digital infrastructure, including Mobile Networks (4G, 5G), IoT, fiber networks, and smart city technologies.
• Contribute to internal capability development through knowledge sharing and participation in innovation initiatives.

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Systems Engineering or a related discipline (Telecommunication Engineering, Computer & Communication Engineering, etc.).
• Strong understanding of telecommunications and digital infrastructure fundamentals, including connectivity (wired and wireless), networking, and IoT.
• Proven analytical, research, and problem solving skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with GIS, CAD, or other digital tools is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams and manage multiple priorities in fast paced environments.

What We Offer You

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• 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.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional.

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 so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.