At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver exciting civil infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.
- Company: Join a world-class team at Buro Happold in vibrant Leeds.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, hybrid work, and a supportive learning programme.
- Other info: Opportunities for international travel and professional development in an inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on communities and the environment through innovative engineering.
- Qualifications: Recent Civil Engineering graduate with a passion for design and sustainability.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented graduate level Civil Engineer to join our Infrastructure team, based in our vibrant office in Leeds. With a world‑class reputation, our creativity and 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 unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this graduate role, so candidates must have the right to work in the UK upon application.
About the Infrastructure Team
Our expertise ranges from city‑scale master planning through to campus and building scale development infrastructure. The team delivers projects in the UK and overseas and enables early‑career graduates to work across a varied portfolio to broaden skills.
Projects
- UK – Battersea Power Station regeneration, Elephant Park, London, and Mayfield, Manchester.
- Bristol – The Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus development.
- Everton’s new stadium at Bramley‑Moore Dock.
- All England Lawn Tennis Club Championship site expansion.
- Middle East – Red Sea Project, AlUla Regional Framework Plan, and Riyadh’s King Salman Park.
- Ongoing – Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City in Kuwait.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver civil infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.
- Collaborate with landscape architects, urban planners, and stakeholders to transform sites.
- Provide engineering solutions from site selection through to contract design.
- Support the delivery of large masterplan and district projects.
- Engage with teams to share knowledge and develop professional skills.
Qualifications
- Current or recent graduate in a Civil Engineering (or related) degree.
- A passion and enthusiasm for engineering design, sustainability, and making a meaningful contribution to society.
- Initiative and ability to thrive in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to execute project deliverables within given timeframes.
- Research, filter and compile information on a range of topics for multiple audience types.
- Active engagement with colleagues and a commitment to professional development.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work.
- Supportive learning programme targeting chartership and career development.
- Young Employee's Forum – knowledge sharing and networking.
- Inclusive environment and arrangements to support all staff.
- Opportunities for international travel to support a varied portfolio of projects.
Diversity and Inclusion
Buro Happold values a flexible approach to working patterns and embraces diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We work to increase representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and encourage applications from anyone underrepresented in the industry.
Graduate Civil Engineer – Infrastructure - Leeds - 2026 start employer: Buro Happold Limited
Buro Happold is an exceptional employer for aspiring Civil Engineers, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that fosters creativity and collaboration. With a strong commitment to professional development, including a supportive learning programme aimed at chartership, employees benefit from flexible working hours, opportunities for international travel, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to make a meaningful impact on communities and the environment while advancing your career in a vibrant team.
