Buro Happold reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(691 total reviews)
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Oliver Plunkett

97% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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).

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691 reviews
5.0
Feb 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very professional and organized recruitment process. Communication was clear at every step and expectations were explained properly. The onboarding team was helpful and responsive, making the first days smooth. Friendly and supportive colleagues and a collaborative working environment.

Cons

Initial setup takes a bit of time due to standard corporate process, but understandable for such a large organization.

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Buro Happold Response
2mo
Hello Thank you for taking the time to come on and leave us a review. Your feedback is really helpful and timely as we've also just refreshed elements of our onboarding process which hopefully speaks to your points about the initial set up. We are always open to learning more about how we can improve so please reach out if you would like to talk more about your experiences. Many thanks Lucy Miller Global Director of Inclusion, Wellbeing and Engagement
3.0
Feb 7, 2026

Would not recommend.

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Big brand name in structural engineering

Cons

Poor management, lack of work, all work share projects, no support for chartership

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Buro Happold Response
2mo
Hello Thank you for coming on here to leave a review and for highlighting our standing in the industry. We recognise that your experience in relation to management, workload and professional support was less positive. These comments will be fed back. Many thanks Lucy Miller Global Director of Inclusion, Wellbeing and Engagement
5.0
Jan 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The culture at Buro Happold is one of collaboration and support. There is a sense of trust and autonomy rarely found in the industry and we are all encouraged to contribute ideas and work flexibly around life out of work. As a partnership our leaders are approachable and committed to the business in ways that our competitors can't replicate. People are respected and there is a genuine sense of everyone belonging to Buro Happold.

Cons

For those wanting a straight line of progression, this may not be for you. Your career can take many twists and turns and is driven by the individual a lot of the time, which is great if you don't like to be constrained but if you need absolute guarantees of what it would look like this won't be right for you

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Buro Happold Response
2mo
Hello What a fabulous heading for a review! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Great advice to management and something we're definitely prioritising. Many thanks Lucy Miller Global Director of Inclusion, Wellbeing and Engagement
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