Position Title
Summer Placement – Civil Engineer – Infrastructure – Manchester (Buro Happold)
Overview
From helping shape entire cities to adapting infrastructure to meet the climate emergency, a career at Buro Happold offers the chance to make a difference. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Infrastructure team in our Manchester office for an 8‑week summer placement.
Projects
* Regeneration – e.g., Battersea Power Station redevelopment, new tube stations integration.
* Public Realm Improvements – e.g., Mayfield in Manchester.
* Stadia and Arena – e.g., Everton project, Lord’s Cricket Ground stands, Co‑op arena in Manchester.
* Healthcare – e.g., Hamad Medical Corporation masterplans in Qatar, research on Hospital of the Future.
What You’ll Do
You will work on a varied portfolio of projects to broaden your skills during the early stages of your career and support the delivery of cost‑effective, sustainable infrastructure solutions across the entire project life cycle.
Requirements
* You are currently studying toward a Civil Engineering degree.
* You have a passion and enthusiasm for engineering design, sustainability and making a meaningful contribution to society.
* You show a real interest in the projects being worked on, wishing to understand where your contribution fits.
* You want to actively engage with colleagues on work projects and see the value of learning from and sharing knowledge with them.
Benefits and Working Conditions
This is a paid role for current university students for an 8‑week placement during Summer 2026, with exact dates flexible depending on candidate and team availability. The annual salary is in line with the UK Real Living Wage. We offer flexible working hours, hybrid working, and a competitive reward package. You will also receive opportunities for international travel and exposure to multidisciplinary projects.
Diversity and Inclusion
Buro Happold values a safe and inclusive environment, seeking to enable all who work with us to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life and strive to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
Application Process
The recruitment timeline varies depending on the role and team. Successful applications are progressed to interview stage within 2–3 months from the closing date. We will endeavour to keep you informed throughout the consideration process. Please see our Early Careers Candidate Pack for further guidance. For any application problems, contact earlycareers@burohappold.com.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Construction
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