Does Buro Happold pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Buro Happold employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Buro Happold. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Buro Happold?

77% of Buro Happold employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Buro Happold 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Buro Happold?

Engineer (54) , Structural Engineer (31) , Senior Engineer (29) , Associate (27) , Graduate Engineer (22) , Mechanical Engineer (17) , Intern (15) , Consultant (14) , Associate Director (12) , Director (11) , Graduate Consultant (11) , Internship (11) , Senior Mechanical Engineer (11) , Senior Structural Engineer (10) , Senior Consultant (9)

What are the pros of working at Buro Happold according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and the general work attitude is supportive." ((in 106 reviews)); "Culture is great and so are the projects" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great colleagues." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great teams comprised of talented and social individuals." ((in 27 reviews)); "It is very diverse and offers good benefits." ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Buro Happold according to real employee reviews?

"Low salaries and quite hierarchical" ((in 50 reviews)); "Poor management, I've been working here for almost 6 months as a Trainee Electrical Engineer and only had 1 team meeting." ((in 29 reviews)); "No Work life Balance at all" ((in 21 reviews)); "2. Fewer efforts from HR & Mngt to manage late working hours (It is accepted as industry normal)" ((in 19 reviews)); "Senior management behave dishonestly and lie to staff." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Buro Happold layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Buro Happold layoffs and their outlook for job security at Buro Happold in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Buro Happold locations?

New York , Los Angeles , Boston , Chicago , Pittsburgh , Washington , Brooklyn , Detroit , London , Indianapolis , San Francisco , Urbandale

Buro Happold reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(691 total reviews)

Oliver Plunkett

97% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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Buro Happold has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 691 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Buro Happold employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

691 reviews

4.0

Jan 10, 2026

Senior

Senior mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-The work environment and flexibility

Cons

-Lack of central technical knowledge

Buro Happold Response

2mo

Hello Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate you making time to do this. I note your point about central technical knowledge and would welcome a chance to learn more about this if you feel comfortable reaching out for a confidential chat. Many thanks Lucy Miller Global Director of Inclusion, Wellbeing and Engagement

3.0

Dec 19, 2025

Not enough money

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people WFH Travel opportunities

Cons

no money! It’s hard to move up or get promoted

Buro Happold Response

2mo

Hello Thank you for your feedback, it's good to hear what's working. We acknowledge that other areas aren't quite hitting the mark for you and would welcome a chance to discuss these if you felt comfortable. Many thanks Lucy Miller Global Director of Inclusion, Wellbeing and Engagement

3.0

Dec 16, 2025

Work life balance

Sustainability consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good project to work on .Good exposure

Cons

Stiff deadline Less support Pressure situation more often. No WFH policy

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