Intern - Advisory (UAEN)

Want to shape real‑world strategies for cities and infrastructure as an Advisory Intern on high‑impact projects? Join us and help deliver evidence‑based solutions that make a measurable difference.

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

You’ll be surrounded with intellectual and engineering challenges of the calibre and complexity that enquiring minds crave

Your key duties

You will join the growing Advisory team in Dubai, working at the intersection of strategy, sustainability, and the built environment on flagship projects across the UAE and wider region.

• Assist in research and analysis for strategic advisory projects, including data collection, benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the development of client deliverables such as reports, presentations, and strategic frameworks.
• Collaborate with consultants and engineers to integrate technical insights into business strategies.
• Participate in workshops and meetings to understand client needs and contribute to solution development.
• Stay informed on industry trends related to sustainability, urban development, and digital transformation.
• Support coordination of project timelines and deliverables within the Advisory team.

Your skills and experience

• Emirati National, currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, urban development, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.

What we offer you

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Paid internship
• A strong commitment to your continuous development.
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday.

Apply today and be a part of our legacy.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's 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 recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.