Graduate Building Performance Engineer

Graduate Building Performance Engineer

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. If you want to be part of something bigger, this is your chance.

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.

Please note, your job title when joining Buro Happold will be 'Graduate Sustainability Consultant', as all our graduates joining the team have the same title, regardless of specialism.

What sort of projects would I work on?

Buro Happold's sustainability team delivers fantastic projects, ranging from the BREEAM Outstanding, NABERS 5* Workship Square - through to 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, both in the UK and internationally, including working with some of the world's most prestigious architects.

What will I be doing?

This opportunity will allow you to work alongside our senior team members, learning how to leverage cutting edge building simulation techniques alongside innovative building services design, shaping your career as a next generation Building Performance Engineer.

Day to day activities will typically involve:

• 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

We would like to hear from you if you are studying (or have graduated) in any of the below degrees:

The role is suitable for someone with a STEM based degree with a desire to work in the design and decarbonisation of the built environment, for example:

• 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 the 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.

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 our Young Employee's Forum that links all our young talent in terms of knowledge sharing, learning and very importantly socialising.

We place great importance on a having 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 working hours and hybrid working, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life. If you have any questions about how this could apply to your specific circumstances, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

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Application Process

We typically complete shortlisting after the role has closed. Therefore, you can expect to hear from us with 2-4 weeks of the job closing on our website. Should you wish to contact us to find out more information or to get an update, please contact

Please note, your job title when joining Buro Happold will be 'Graduate Sustainability Consultant', as all our graduates joining the team have the same title, regardless of specialism.

Please note that this role is for an Autumn 2026 start.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how 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. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences 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 so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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