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 (30) , 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 102 reviews)); "Culture is great and so are the projects" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great teams comprised of talented and social individuals." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great colleagues." ((in 28 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 48 reviews)); "Low pay and bonus in general" ((in 31 reviews)); "Poor management, I've been working here for almost 6 months as a Trainee Electrical Engineer and only had 1 team meeting." ((in 31 reviews)); "No Work life Balance at all" ((in 20 reviews)); "2. Fewer efforts from HR & Mngt to manage late working hours (It is accepted as industry normal)" ((in 16 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

(692 total reviews)

Oliver Plunkett

97% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Buro Happold has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 692 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).

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Reviews by job title

692 reviews

3.0

Sep 12, 2016

Good company - chaotic

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

opportunity to innovate on some great projects

Cons

lack of experience in some disciplines can be undervalued if not a rising star or "partner material" salary is below other direct competitors, no transparent bonus structure

Buro Happold Response

9y

Hello Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are very proud of the challenging projects that we deliver, and it's great to hear that you enjoy working on them. Our people are the core of our business, and we are striving to develop frameworks to further recognise and reward our employees. We do endeavour to position ourselves competitively in the market regarding our salaries, however we appreciate the feedback and will pass your message onto our reward team. We hope you have a prosperous career with us. The BuroHappold Team

5.0

Sep 9, 2016

Great Global Firm, Awesome First Year Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A great firm working on great projects. Treats newly hired graduates well and is a great environment for college graduates seeking first job.

Cons

Large company means some of your hardwork may go unnoticed.

Buro Happold Response

9y

Hello Thank you for your feedback. We're really pleased to hear that you've had an excellent first year with us ! We view our graduates as an integral part of BuroHappold and as the future of our company. We are always trying to introduce new ways to recognise staff and reward their hard work, and will share your thoughts with our development team. Thanks for your helpful review - we hope you have a flourishing career at BuroHappold. The BuroHappold Team

3.0

Sep 3, 2016

Good company to work with

Regional learning and development consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global perspective, good benefits, keeps you engaged, motivated staff members, moderate work load

Cons

Department and management related, dynamic environment may not help meet deadlines, project management challenges

Buro Happold Response

9y

Hello Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts. We are always impressed by the passion of our people and strive to continually engage and challenge you. We are consistently trying to offer support and structure to our people, to enable them to work efficiently and to their best ability. We hope you have a flourishing career with us. The BuroHappold Team

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