Intern - Security Advisory

Are you ready to help shape safer, smarter cities in the Middle East? Your passion for security, technology, and design might just make you our next Intern in Security Advisory.

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

Our Riyadh Advisory team is looking for a Security Advisory Intern to support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, assist in technical preparation and coordination, and learn from some of the best security consultants in the industry.

• Assist in preparing security assessments, reports, and documentation.
• Support research, data analysis, and information gathering across projects.
• Contribute to technical drawings, proposals, and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers and consultants across disciplines.
• Learn about physical and operational security systems and design principles.
• Participate in team meetings and help coordinate project tasks under supervision.
  
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Security, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields.
• Strong interest in security design, risk assessment, and resilient infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a must.
• Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning.
  
  
  

What We Offer You

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Paid internship with a duration of 6 months
• 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
• 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 [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.