Graduate role in Cities Consulting team, Buro Happold NYC
Katharine Burgess
Are you a passionate urbanist looking to kick start your career? We're looking for an enthusiastic problem-solver to work across our portfolio of exciting projects and deliver tailor-made solutions that create sustainable futures for the cities we live in and spaces we occupy. We offer unrivalled career development, creative freedom and numerous opportunities to build on your skill set.
BuroHappold Cities brings together the expertise of world class engineers, economists and consultants to examine cities from a variety of angles, giving our clients a unique picture of the challenges to tackle and the assets and opportunities their city can capitalise on. Working on a diverse range of fascinating projects that cover urban development, infrastructure planning and design, resource management, and programme delivery, our Cities business unit is at the forefront of innovation in the urban environment.
We are now looking to bring on a full-time hire to support our team on a number of major projects underway in the New York office. This role will see you obtain exposure to exciting local projects involving urban planning and policy, energy management, stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and economic development. The Cities team specifically seeks individuals with interest in sustainability planning, energy, waste or water management, as well as broader knowledge of urban policy and urban planning.
What will you be doing?
- Research, mapping and analysis
- Report writing and documentation of project work
- Graphic presentations
- Facilitation of workshops and interviews
- Support to senior staff in client meetings
- Project management support, including scheduling client meetings, financial management, coordination of subconsultants, etc.
- Market research on clients and potential clients
- Preparation of proposals to potential clients
- Assist in the development of promotional and publicity materials
What are we looking for?
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in urban studies, economics, environmental science, environmental studies, or a related field.
Candidates should also have:
- Excellent writing and research skills
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience of Adobe InDesign and/or Illustrator, GIS
- Knowledge of MSProject (optional)
- Knowledge of Stata, SPSS, SAS (optional)
What will you bring to the table?
- Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit, able to work independently
- Analytical and strategic thinker
- Ability to quickly identify issues, assimilate information and develop solutions
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills including report writing and oral presentation
- Ability to be a team player
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Tenacity and determination
- Interest or experience in urban issues, the built environment, and sustainability a plus
- Good sense of humor
If you're interested in this role, please contact Andrew Levens (andrew...@burohappold.com) for a confidential discussion.