Structural Engineer, West Coast Business Development Lead

Structural Engineer, West Coast Business Development LeadIn this role, you will help lead and support Buro Happold’s West Coast structural engineering team in winning work and delivering high quality solutions.We offer hybrid working and are looking for this individual to be based in Los Angeles.Type of contract PermanentGrade Director, Associate DirectorArea of Expertise Building StructuresRegion USOffice / Project Location Los Angeles Ref No 8411 Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.This will be achieved through:60% business development / 40% project delivery

Help evolve the team’s strategy and development plans to achieve the team’s business targets and brand goals through customer-focused engagement and work winning

Supporting the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of multi discipline engineering work for Buro Happold within the region

Externally focused for 60% of the time, develop and strengthen client and collaborator relationships through business to business meetings and industry events

Support and mentor the team in work winning strategy

Maintaining and developing the highest standards of project delivery

Further responsibilities will include:Develop KPI’s with the partner in charge and align these with the regional strategy

Develop the reputation of Buro Happold structural engineering as the best in class across a range of size, sectors, and multi-discipline projects within the local market, region and USAssist with developing fee estimates for all project types and ensure projects are delivered profitably, on schedule, and within scope and budget

Set a strong example of client care and general consultancy, and support your team to do the same

Manage relationships with internal and external clients, engineers and other stakeholders. Utilize opportunities to further work and win new commissions.Candidate Profile:Significant track record of client engagement, and of an established client relationship network in California15 years of experience

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred

Licensed California SEProven work winner within, but not limited to, culture, aviation, science & tech, higher education, and sports sectors

Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of internal and external sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff

Confident, proactive character, with a track record of taking the lead in challenging situations

What we offer:Salary range of $130,000 to $180,000 (Associate Principal) to $160,000 to $240,000 (Principal).This will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and/or geographic location

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous PTO (5 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays401k with company match

Hybrid working & summer hours

Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees

Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives

Access to a wide ranging learning and development opportunities

Be a part of maintaining our company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, BH Women's Network, and/or our Black at BH Employee Resource GroupsReady for something a little less ordinary?Apply now to start your career journey with us.A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another.Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitmentburohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.Apply