Graduate - Design Management

Overview

Curious how world-class buildings and cities come to life? Start your career managing the design process behind some of the region's most iconic developments as a Graduate in Project Design Management with Buro Happold in Riyadh.

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

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

We are seeking a highly motivated Architecture Graduate to join our prestigious team in KSA, Riyadh, to work on some of the world's best and most complex projects.

• Assist senior design managers in coordinating multi-disciplinary design inputs across architecture, engineering, and specialist disciplines.
• Support in developing and maintaining project design programmes and deliverables schedules.
• Help facilitate project meetings, record actions, and follow up with teams to ensure progress.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of design strategies.
• Assist in tracking design risks, design changes, and project scope.
• Learn and apply industry-standard design management tools and techniques.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, and project reporting.

Your skills and experience

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in project design coordination, multidisciplinary collaboration, and delivery processes.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6, Aconex, or BIM 360 is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a proactive attitude toward learning and development.
• A genuine interest in sustainable design and making a positive impact through engineering.

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.

Inclusive culture

Buro Happold values individuals' 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 so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.