Job Description

We are recruiting for a Technology Pilots Framework Lead. This role integrates within the technology team, and interfaces transversally with other functions. Within the technology team, the role sits alongside the Global BIM Director and the Core Development Director, and their distributed communities (the BIM network and the Computational Collective). It is supported by SCPO for delivery assurance.


Transversally, the role interfaces many touchpoints where technology solution are being trialled, evaluated, and piloted in support to project digital delivery (IM, BIM), design (Computational Engineering) and Project management (bid, manage, risk & change control)

The Role

The Technology Pilots Lead drives Buro Happold's market-facing technology adoption strategy by identifying, trialling, and delivering new digital capabilities that support practice transformation and project outcomes. Acts as the "business champion" for the "buy" side of the make/buy digital strategy--working with the project teams, disciplines, and technology communities (RBL, RALs, CE) and to bring market ready technology solution into practice.


Key responsibilities include overseeing the pipeline of technology pilots, from scoping and business case through testing and evaluation to adoption (or holding back to watch list), ensuring rigorous process, transparency, and measurable impact.


The role is responsible for aligning pilots with business priorities, coordinating cross-discipline pilot teams, working with IT for vendor engagement, and ensuring robust feedback and handover for BAU adoption where warranted.

Key integration touchpoints

Collaborates with BIM & Digital Delivery, Computational Engineering, Procurement, IT, project teams, Automation Programme, AI Programme, and discipline knowledge managers.

What will success in this role look like

Robust, transparent and outcomes-driven technology pilots programme aligned to business priorities and transformation goals. Clear, documented pathways for technology "pilot-to-production" (where appropriate) or "watch list" decisions based on evidence and practice fit. Enhanced collaboration across disciplines, high levels of staff awareness and engagement with technology pilots Tangible improvements in project outcomes, business efficiency, risk reduction or client experience from piloted solutions. Positive vendor/partner relationships, and industry thought leadership presence.

Responsibilities

Technology Pilots Framework Management Accountable for defining, maintaining and communicating the pilots programme, including business case development, pilot criteria, and evaluation framework Lead cross-function pilot selection, managing intake process (Tech Funnel), scoping, coordination and reporting. Develop project-aligned KPIs for pilot solutions and ensure outcome-driven assessment of each market technology trial. Oversee pilot project schedules, budgets, and resource plans in partnership with sponsors and disciplines. Ecosystem & Vendor Engagement Leads engagement with technology vendors, startups, and partners for pilot opportunities, ensuring alignment with BH business/discipline needs. Coordinate with egal, procurement and IT onboarding for new digital solutions, ensuring compliance, security and risk assessment. Adoption & Impact Own the transition from successful pilot to project-wide or discipline-wide adoption, including documentation, handover to operational teams, and lessons-learned capture Steward the "Pilot-to-Production" pathway, collaborating with process owners for upskilling, integration and communication Track and report on measurable outcomes, including cost savings, productivity gains, business risk changes and user feedback Internal Collaboration & Process Ownership Drive transparency and consistency via Magellan and other reporting platforms Integrate pilot learnings with computational development (make), BIM & Digital Delivery, and change management

Experience & Qualifications

Exhibits enthusiasm about their work and fosters innovation, open thinking, and enthusiasm in others. Aligns behaviour with the culture and essence of Buro Happold and encourages others to do the same. Creates an environment for learning and creativity by leading expert communities and sharing information with participants. Cultivates a culture of openness by communicating direction and vision. Conducts regular meetings to share ideas and information, and encourages contributions from all colleagues and team members. Serves as a role model; strives to behave in a positive and inspiring manner at all times. Focuses on risk and issues facing clients and team members; identifies and develops opportunities for and with the client and communicates these effectively. Develops and maintains networks and relationships both internally and externally. Utilises a wide range of contacts and connects colleagues with internal and external contacts. Collaborates across regions, groups, and disciplines to enable integrated working across the practice. Attends cross-region meetings and forums and shares information with regions, groups, and disciplines in a timely manner. Stays up-to-date with new technology, industry research, and ideas, and seeks opportunities to apply this knowledge to enhance the reputation of Buro Happold; produces papers and articles to generate and develop current thinking.

What we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies. Hybrid working arrangements Attractive salary 10% Car Allowance Discretionary bonus Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and income protection Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts Enhanced parenthood leave policies A strong commitment to 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 A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities An opportunity to support your local community and those in society that are most in need, wherever they are located in the world through our Share Our Skills (SOS) programme A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from exceptional.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an 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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