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Buro Happold Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 226 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
78.7% Positive experience

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30 roles · 226 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Buro Happold.

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Analyst

Analytics · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I experienced a technical glitch with the Teams invitation for the interview, but they clarified questions about my previous roles and resume, which was helpful and made me feel more comfortable. The last question they asked was really interesting and made me think. Overall, my interview with Buro Happold was a good experience.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What are your ideas on how AI could assist Buro Happold and its services?
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Sustainability Manager

Operations · a year ago

Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

When you apply at Buro Happold, the process usually goes like this: First, you submit your application with your CV and cover letter. Then, the recruitment team screens the applications. If you're shortlisted, you'll have an interview. This might be over the phone or video call, and it's mostly to check your experience, technical skills, and if you fit with the company. Sometimes, you'll get a technical test too. If that goes well, there might be a second interview, especially for some jobs. This one's more in-depth, you'll probably meet senior people or your future colleagues, and talk about projects and challenges.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Could you start by telling us about yourself and what makes you want to work at Buro Happold?
  • Regarding this particular role, what are your motivations for applying?
  • In a team setting, what drives you to do your best work?
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IT Support

Operations · a year ago

Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was a pretty standard interview process. I spoke with HR first and they sent me over to the IT department. What was a bit strange, and honestly a turn-off, was that they were looking for someone senior enough to handle executive support and also support several satellite offices, but they felt the position was too junior for me.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you tell me about your experience and background?
  • What made you want to work for Buro Happold?
  • What are your future career aspirations?
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Ecologist Consultant

Consulting · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

First, we had an informal chat about the role, my expectations from it, and what the job entails. After that, I was approved for a second, more formal meeting. This meeting covered competency and CV discussions. Everything was conducted over Teams because of time constraints, although it's typically done face-to-face.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Could you walk us through your past experience?
  • Tell us about your requirements for this role.
  • What does this job involve?

Buro Happold Interview Questions

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In terms of weight, is a ton of feathers or a ton of bricks heavier?

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What is the probability of rolling the same face three times in a row with a dice?

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What's the probability of rolling the same side thrice if you roll a die three times?

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With 9 balls, one heavier than the others, how many weighings are needed to find the heavy ball?

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Given 9 balls of equal weight except for one heavier ball, and a balance scale, how many weighings are needed to identify the heavier ball?

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If you roll a dice three times, what's the chance of getting the same side all three times?

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Regarding heat pumps, which kind is the most efficient, and where – in a city or the countryside – would each type be best suited?

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Regarding the sum of whole numbers from 1 to 100, what would that be?

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Using a running tap, a 3-liter container, and a 5-liter container, what's the minimum number of attempts to get exactly 4 liters?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 226 Buro Happold interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 45.8%
Technical 31.7%
Presentation 18.4%
Other 2.2%
Group 1.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 20.4%
Average 68.6%
Difficult 11.1%

Candidate experience

Positive 78.7%
Neutral 12.9%
Negative 8.4%

Reports by job function

Engineering 150
Consulting 21
Other 20
Operations 12
Analytics 5
HR 5