Graduate - Assets Management & Operational Strategy

Overview

• Want to drive change in operational excellence?
• Launch your consulting career in the Asset Management & Operational Strategy Advisory as a Graduate with Buro Happold in Riyadh.
• Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
• From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with.
• From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world.
• From our reputation to our relationships.
• Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.
• Your next role
• Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.
• You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter.
• All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing.
• This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.
• Your key duties
• Buro Happold is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Analyst with interest in Asset Management and Operations to join our team.
• The Asset Management & Operational Strategy teams' mission is to bridge the gap between design, delivery, operations, and business objectives—ensuring assets are built right, operated efficiently, and deliver maximum long-term value.
• We provide strategic guidance across the entire asset lifecycle, helping clients achieve operational excellence, resilience, and exceptional user experiences in complex developments and giga-projects
• As a Graduate Analyst – Asset Management & Operational Strategy Advisory, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients' strategic initiatives, conducting research, and providing valuable insights to drive decision-making.
• Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of Asset Management & Operational Strategy will contribute to the success of our projects and the achievement of our clients' goals.
• Conduct research, gather data, and analyse market trends, industry benchmarks, and competitor landscapes to inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the development of strategic plans, operational frameworks, and performance improvement initiatives for clients.
• Assist in conducting assessments of clients' existing strategies and operations, identifying areas for improvement and formulating actionable recommendations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and visualisations to effectively communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives, tracking key performance indicators and contributing to progress reports.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Asset Management &
• Operational Strategy, and share insights with colleagues and clients.
• Collaborate with team members to continuously improve analytical methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Support the team in client meetings, workshops, and presentations, providing analytical support and contributing to discussions.
• Your skills and experience
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data, identify trends, and draw actionable insights.
• Knowledge of strategic frameworks, operational models, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools, such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar software.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts and findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage and analyse large datasets accurately.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and driving positive change in the built environment sector.
• What we offer you
• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.
• At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday.
• Apply today and be a part of our legacy.
• 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 recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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