Graduate Water Engineer

This is an opportunity to join our Water team in September 2027, based in either our Bath, Leeds or London office.

Join our Water team

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented graduate level engineer to join our Water Group. We specialise in identifying innovative solutions to ensure maximum, sustainable performance in managing water resources. Practising expertise in cloud-to-coast engineering, we deliver sustainable civil engineering solutions across the globe, from feasibility studies through to detailed design and site supervision.

This Graduate role is suitable for engineers beginning their career.

Our Projects

The Water Group works on a range of project scales, from individual buildings to regional strategies. Our projects include flood risk management, water resource management, coastal and maritime engineering, waterfront development, and river engineering. We have worked on high-profile developments in London, such as Lots Road Power Station and Battersea Power Station redevelopment, and have been involved in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park since 2005. Our work also extends internationally, with projects like Detroit Future Cities and Nairobi Rivers Restoration.

Key Duties

• Undertake water resource and flood risk management assessments.
• Support coastal design including harbour design and beach management.
• Work competently on an independent basis, as well as collaborating within the design team.
• Communicate directly with external stakeholders, such as the Environment Agency, Local Planning Authorities, and design team members.
• Develop numerical modelling skills for hydrology, open channel flows, piped networks, and coastal flushing.
• Work with spatial mapping software such as QGIS.
• Prepare concept and design drawings and take responsibility for delivering engineering solutions.

What We're Looking For

• You will be educated to at least Degree level, with Master’s level preferred.
• Civil Engineering, Engineering with Civil Engineering specialisation, or other Engineering degrees are preferred. A passion for a sustainable approach to water is essential.
• Basic CAD and/or GIS skills are advantageous.
• You will be self-motivated, have a keen interest in sustainable engineering, an understanding of climate change adaptation, and a desire to learn within a strong team.

Graduates at Buro Happold

When you join Buro Happold, you will be part of an exciting network that supports your career development. We have a Graduate Connect learning programme to support your journey to chartership and a Young Employee's Forum for knowledge sharing and socialising.

We offer flexible working hours and hybrid working. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Please contact recruitment@burohappold.com if you require any adjustments to the application process.

Application Process

Shortlisting is typically completed after the role has closed. You can expect to hear from us within 2-4 weeks of the job closing. For more information or an update, please contact earlycareers@burohappold.com.

This role is for an Autumn 2027 start.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for graduate level roles, so candidates must have the full right to work in the UK upon application.