By Tom Lowe2021-05-05T05:00:00+01:00
Firm is latest to outline ambitious growth plans as industry eyes post-pandemic recovery
The new boss of Buro Happold is planning to more than double the firm’s turnover to at least £500m over the next six years, Building can reveal.
The engineering consultancy’s current turnover is around £200m but James Bruce said on his first day in the job that he wants to see a dramatic expansion of its businesses outside the UK.
James Bruce said the ambitious plans aimed to provide resilience against regional economic shocks
The firm, which is also planning on doubling its staff to 4,000 over the same period, is the latest consultant to announce ambitious plans following those laid down by Gleeds and Mace in recent weeks.
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Speaking exclusively to
NCE ahead of the formal unveiling, Bruce revealed lofty plans to double the size of the business in just six years.
With a focus on acquisitions and international expansion, Bruce has set his sights on creating a more resilient business which is less dependant on the success of the UK market.
A former CFO for a number of Omnicom and WPP subsidiaries, including Interbrand and Landor, Bruce was brought in as chief operating office/ chief financial officer at Buro Happold three years ago.
He believes his experience of building multinational companies outside of the construction and engineering sector will aid his growth strategy for Buro Happold.
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UK naval force, which will stop over in Singapore, must not provoke Beijing
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