Job Description
We’re Hiring in Yorkshire:
We’re looking to bring on 1–2 early-career designers or graduates to join our award-winning team in Yorkshire. You should enjoy creative work, be technically minded, and thrive on solving real-world problems.
About The Work:
Our creative/technical team supports the planning & delivery of important infrastructure projects by communicating complex construction methods visually. We convert engineering knowledge into clear, practical visuals in support of planning work and technically detailing how it's done.
You’ll work closely with project teams on an active construction site. The role requires flexibility to travel to site and the ability to adapt to a variety of engineering problems as they develop. You’ll receive ongoing mentoring and guidance as you build your understanding of civil engineering.
Who it might suit:
* Students or recent graduates in Architectural Technology, Product/Industrial Design, 3D Design, Animation/Visualisation, or Engineering Design.
* Anyone with experience in CAD / Revit / 3ds Max / Maya / Cinema4D / SketchUp / Rhino, etc
* Detail-oriented people who enjoy problem-solving and want to see their work make a real impact on how things are built.
What you’ll get:
✅ Hands-on experience with live construction projects across the region
✅ On-the-job learning about engineering methods and best practices
✅ The opportunity to build a long-term career working on meaningful infrastructure projects
✅ A collaborative environment where your visual and technical skills will be valued and developed over time
✅ The chance to join an award-winning team, recognized with the Ground Engineering Award for Excellence in Learning and Development
📩 You can also email alex.bannerman@wardandburke.com with a short intro and any additional portfolio or sample work you’d like to share.
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About Our Organisation:
Ward & Burke was formed in 2001 and is an Engineering Organisation delivering and operating infrastructure, primarily sanitary services infrastructure, on a Turnkey Design, Build and Operate basis. Engineering disciplines encompass: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Process, Automation & Control.
We are taking responsibility to be at the forefront of the industry when it comes to integrating climate proof technology and energy excellence in our operations. We have committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard, establishing a robust emissions reduction target that aligns with the pace and scale mandated by climate science.
The strength of Ward & Burke resides in its people. We understand that our success is because of the skill and competence of our workforce. We continue to invest in professional development and training of our staff and promote the use of new technologies and innovation in our systems of work. Dedicated and committed employees, coupled with the continuous improvement of knowledge provided to them, positive energy and mutual respect, has helped us form long lasting relationships with clients, design teams, and suppliers.
We provide a full range of temporary / permanent works and construction engineering services across multiple sectors, focusing on the development of safe, considered and innovative solutions to the most challenging problems encountered in the construction of projects. Our team pride themselves on working seamlessly with all project stakeholders, ensuring no solution is developed in isolation and without consideration of the potential implications on other areas of the project.