Business Development Associate

Overview Want to shape how a global consultancy wins work? Join Buro Happold and drive our work-winning growth strategy. This person can be based in our Manchester office on a hybrid working model.

At Buro Happold, we are driven by a passion for delivering exceptional outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and insight. We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Business Development (BD) Associate to join our team and play a key role in strengthening our work-winning capability and market position. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, client engagement, and project delivery, helping shape how we grow across sectors and markets.

About the Role This is a high‑impact, future‑focused position at the intersection of finance, strategy and market intelligence. You will translate complex internal and external data into clear, executive‑ready insights that support faster, better leadership decisions. Rather than focusing on historic reporting, you will connect market trends, competitor intelligence and internal performance drivers to identify risks, opportunities and strategic options across global markets.

The role requires strong analytical capability alongside clear communication and storytelling skills. Responsibilities Act as a key point of contact for market, sector, and discipline leads, supporting the development and delivery of business development strategies. Develop and implement tactical plans to improve pipeline growth and work-winning activity.

Analyse market data, dashboards, and trends to provide meaningful insights and inform decision‑making. Identify and support key client relationship management (KRM) activities, including gathering feedback and driving engagement plans. Support the development of value propositions, capability statements, and sector messaging in collaboration with marketing teams.

Track opportunities and manage pipeline reporting, supporting pre‑positioning and pursuit strategies alongside bidding teams. Contribute to external engagement activities, including events, networking, and campaigns aligned to sector strategies. Provide coaching and guidance to work-winning teams on research, planning, and client engagement activities.

About You You will ideally bring strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights. A proactive, inquisitive, and forward‑thinking approach, with a natural curiosity for markets and client needs. Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Experience or interest in business development, strategy, marketing, or consultancy within a professional services environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities and bring structure to complex or evolving projects. Strong written communication skills, with experience in preparing clear and persuasive content.

Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support and enable others to achieve shared goals. Why Join Buro Happold? At Buro Happold, we believe in creating a better, more sustainable world.

You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference. What We Offer Hybrid working arrangements.

Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection. 10% Car allowance. Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements. Generous company pension scheme.

Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts. Enhanced parenthood leave policies. Support for continuous development and learning opportunities.

Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions. Wellbeing and employee assistance programs; inclusive environment and social/mentoring opportunities. International culture with opportunities to work across regions.

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