Graduate Building Performance Engineer

Graduate Building Performance Engineer – Buro Happold We are looking for a graduate to join our Sustainability team in either our Bath or Leeds office. With a world class reputation, our creativity and our people have delivered positive change to clients, the environment, and communities alike. We are seeking a talented graduate with a strong ambition to become a Building Performance Engineer to join our Sustainability team, helping to shape the design of buildings to achieve net zero carbon targets, whilst still delivering a high‑quality internal environment that promotes occupant wellbeing. Your official title will be Graduate Sustainability Consultant, as all our graduates in the Sustainability team share this title regardless of specialism. Projects you will work on Buro Happold’s sustainability team delivers fantastic projects, ranging from BREEAM Outstanding, NABERS 5* Workship Square to the decarbonisation of the Empire State Building. You will have the opportunity to work on both new and existing buildings across a full range of typologies, in the UK and internationally, working with some of the world’s most prestigious architects. Day to day activities Net Zero Building Design Energy modelling to inform architectural and building services design Advanced HVAC and building simulation to estimate operational energy consumption Thermal comfort and daylight analysis Parametric modelling of building façades Renewable energy systems Embodied/whole life carbon analysis Decarbonisation strategies for existing buildings Energy audits Post‑occupancy evaluations Presenting to clients and design teams Suitable Degrees Architectural Engineering Building Services Engineering Essential Skills Excellent communication (written, graphical, verbal) skills and a capable presenter A team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, who enjoys engaging with others to find innovative, practicable and deliverable solutions to complex problems Comfortable working in a deadline‑driven environment Demonstrable interest in building simulation and optimisation of building energy performance Passion for driving the Net Zero Carbon agenda within the built environment Preferred Skills Basic knowledge of building energy, heating, cooling and ventilation systems and controls would be advantageous Experience with Rhino and Grasshopper is preferred and some knowledge of coding (e.g. Python, C#, JavaScript) would be beneficial Prior experience elsewhere in a similar field through industrial placement or past employment About Graduates at Buro Happold When you join Buro Happold you are embedded into an exciting network of engineers and consultants that supports your career development. We have a Graduate Connect learning programme that targets specific learning and supports your journey to chartership as well as a Young Employee Forum that links all our young talent in terms of knowledge sharing, learning and socialising. We place great importance on a safe and inclusive environment and will seek to make any arrangements that may be required to enable all who work with us to thrive. We have flexible hours and hybrid working, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life. Application Process We typically complete shortlisting after the role has closed, so you can expect to hear from us within 2‑4 weeks of our job closing. If you wish to contact us to find out more information or an update, please email earlycareers@burohappold.com. Please note that this role is for an Autumn 2026 start. A Place for Everyone Buro Happold values flexible working patterns and welcomes applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers. Our exceptional portfolio is the result of diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels under‑represented in the industry and are working to change that lack of representation. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com if you need adjustments to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Buro Happold by 2×. #J-18808-Ljbffr