Graduate Energy Engineer London, Bath, United Kingdom

Buro Happold group.; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Energy Graduate to join their Energy Consulting team in London. You will consult on energy use and contribute to low-carbon strategies to tackle climate change. Ideal candidates are passionate about sustainability, possess strong communication skills, and have a degree in energy-related engineering or environmental science. The role starts in Autumn 2026, providing opportunities for mentorship and growth.

Benefits

Mentorship Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Working

Graduate Connect Learning Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability and making a positive difference.
• Strong analytical skills with energy considerations.
• Ability to contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to live projects from day one.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver holistic energy strategies.
• Develop creative solutions for complex challenges.
• Attend client meetings and conduct presentations.

Skills

Sustainability Advocacy

Team Collaboration

Strong Communication Skills

Curiosity and Initiative

Education

Degree in energy-related engineering or environmental science

Job description

Join our collaborative Energy Consulting team and help design solutions that make cities and communities more resilient. From transforming infrastructure to tackling the climate emergency, you’ll play a vital role in creating a low‑carbon future.

Join our Energy Consulting team

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Energy Graduate to join our Bath or London teams. This role will see you consulting on energy use in individual buildings through to national level energy strategy.

We have four Energy Consulting Graduate roles available for an Autumn 2026 start.

At Buro Happold, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. Our award‑winning Energy Consulting team brings together engineers, analysts, consultants, and geographers in an inclusive environment where ideas are valued, and creativity thrives. You’ll receive mentorship, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to solutions that matter for society.

We’re passionate about guiding clients towards low‑carbon, cost‑effective solutions that meet the challenges of climate change. Our work spans from individual buildings to national energy strategies, giving you exposure to projects at every scale.

We are one of the few consultant Energy teams that offer opportunities to work at the full scale of projects both nationally and internationally, including four key lines of project service and examples of our work:

Energy Planning and Strategy – Energy planning at scale, Local Area Energy plans, Community Energy schemes and Masterplanning helping our clients plot the best way forward using innovative techniques in mapping and big data

Campus and Estate energy transition – modelling, designing campus scale systems (Universities, hospitals, science parks etc.) and helping our clients transition to resilient net zero carbon solutions

Energy Systems Design and Delivery – district energy feasibility studies and design, re‑configuring the way we generate and capture waste heat (e.g., data centres, and cooling recovery) to distribute and use energy in heating, cooling and power systems. We design across the system including energy centres, buried networks and building connections.

Utilities strategy, commercialisation and procurement – providing economic and commercial modelling, advice and utility connections support.

Our projects span the full lifecycle – from research and origination to design and implementation – with one common goal: delivering a high‑value, high‑performing, low‑carbon future for our clients and society.

What will I do?

• Contribute to live projects from day one with real responsibility and support.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, and clients to deliver holistic energy strategies.
• Develop creative solutions for complex challenges - your ideas will make an impact.
• Attend client meetings and work alongside experienced colleagues.
• Undertake testing, reporting, and presentations to develop design concepts.
• Engage in team activities and knowledge‑sharing to grow professionally and personally.

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

• A degree in energy‑related engineering (e.g., mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil) or environmental science with spatial analytical skills and energy considerations.
• Passion for sustainability, engineering design, and making a positive difference.
• Thrive in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Curiosity, initiative, and commitment to learning.
• Highly motivated and eager to contribute to team success.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

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 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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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 [e-mail]

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 [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.