Why join Buro Four?
There’s a reason we say work ‘with’ us and not ‘for’ us. Beyond each individual or job title, we work as a broader collective. Quite simply, behind one of us is all of us.
If you choose to join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with clients spanning commercial to science, residential, high-tech manufacturing and everything in between.
Perhaps you’re interested in contributing to one of our net zero carbon initiatives or maybe you want to dive into the complex world of science and innovation. Whatever your passion is, we’re here to support it.
Want to know more about life at Buro Four? Scroll down to view our colleagues’ career stories.
Potential for growth – Thanks to our size and close-knit teams, opportunities can be tailored specifically to you, ensuring your development goals and potential are kept front and centre throughout your career with us.
Making a real impact in the industry – From delivering state-of-the-art science projects to supporting our clients as they pioneer new technologies and address the climate crisis, every day is different at Buro Four. We work across many sectors and, just like us, our clients have big aspirations.
Joy in the journey – We enjoy the process as much as the end result. We don’t just get to know our projects, we make the time to get to know our client teams and colleagues too. There’s never a dull day whether you’re on site, in the office or anywhere in between!
Recognition of individual passions – Thanks to our lifestyle allowance, you can upskill or explore new hobbies while also advancing your career with us. From taking piano lessons to upgrading those old running trainers, every year, our colleagues use their lifestyle allowance to invest in existing passions or discover new ones.
A collaborative, transparent work culture – Being an Employee Ownership Trust means our successes get to be enjoyed by everyone. This structure contributes to a more transparent, collaborative and, ultimately, enjoyable place to work.
Our stories
When I joined Buro Four in June 2022, I was searching for more than just a new role - I wanted to be part of a company that truly values its people. From my first interview, I felt that Buro Four could be that place, and I’m happy to say it has exceeded my expectations.
During my time here, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside talented and down-to-earth professionals who are as driven as they are approachable. It’s been incredibly rewarding to be part of a team that not only takes its work seriously but also knows how to have fun.
Two years in, I’m excited to see my career continue to grow. Buro Four is now supporting my professional development by providing me with the opportunity to undertake an HR apprenticeship - an investment that reaffirms its commitment to advancing careers.
I began my journey at Buro Four as a Senior Project Manager in 2017. I remained here for around two years before moving to work with a property developer at the start of 2020.
The company has supported me throughout my career journey and when I decided to return to consultancy in 2022, Buro Four was the only option I had on my mind. As an SME, there's this feeling that you can really make an impact and that individual strengths and personalities are used to their full potential to create great teams.
While every project is challenging in its own way, the teams here embrace the unexpected and do it with a sense of humour, finding joy in the process as much as the outcome.
I started at Buro Four as an Assistant Project Manager in January 2021, after being referred by mutual connections who believed that the company’s environment and values would be a good fit.
With a background as an architect, I was completing my second master’s in project management when I joined, and I was looking for a business that would challenge me while sharing my values around sustainability and inclusivity. From day one, it just felt right. The people, the culture, and the direction the business was heading all aligned with what I was looking for.
Throughout my career here, I’ve enjoyed many opportunities to pursue my interests and professional goals, from joining a UK Green Building Council programme as one of their Future Leaders to co-chairing roundtable discussions on the evolving nature of leadership in our industry and recently beginning my journey to become an RICS Chartered Surveyor.
Buro Four has always supported my ambitions around continuous learning and my career progression. In my four years here, I've successfully progressed from an Assistant to a Senior Project Manager.
I began my career in South Africa as a project manager and civil and structural engineer and, when I moved to the UK, I continued working as an engineer for a little while longer. However, as time went on, I became increasingly interested in building on the project management knowledge I gained during my first role out of university.
When I arrived at Buro Four as a Project Manager in 2023, I was eager to work with a company that prioritises professional development. The business takes on individuals with all sorts of backgrounds, which enables a diverse knowledgeable working environment and, in my case, this has been invaluable to my career progression as a Project Manager.
I also enjoy the fact that Buro Four supports personal development not only within the industry but in employees’ lives outside of work too. Lifestyle allowances and flexible working hours allow me time to better myself and take on any endurance event available.
Our values
We’re always learning and strengthening.
We really care about what we do and the impact we have.
Mutual respect and strong relationships underpin everything we do.
We aim to make the journey as enjoyable as possible.
Opportunities
Early Careers
Freshly graduated and keen to get into the world of work? Or are you still studying and want to know what project management is all about?
Whether you are seeking an Apprenticeship, Graduate Role or Industry Placement, we can offer several routes into industry and multiple pathways to professional Chartership.
Backed by our emphasis on individual development, there’s no better place to ensure you reach your full potential.
Career Changers
Is your current role just not you anymore?
Maybe you have a passion for construction or relish the idea of leading successful teams and want to make a bigger impact.
Many employees at Buro Four started their careers outside of project management. Some people join us from construction-related disciplines, such as architecture, engineering or surveying while others arrive from industries far and wide. We think this breadth of experience is one of the defining factors of our success.
Experienced Professionals
We value expertise. Join us to further develop your professional journey and shape our industry.
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