Sustainability Engineer Internship - Summer 2026

Buro Happold group.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is offering a Summer Placement as a Sustainability Engineer. This role involves advising clients and undertaking research to develop sustainable design solutions. Ideal candidates will be university students studying relevant degrees and possess a strong interest in sustainability. The position offers a paid placement at the UK Real Living Wage for 8 weeks during Summer 2026, with locations including Manchester and other UK cities.

Benefits

Paid role

Opportunity for flexibility

Diverse projects

Qualifications

• Clear interest in sustainability engineering is highly valued.
• Research ability to develop sustainable design solutions.
• Ability to prepare reports on sustainability and carbon.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on sustainable measures.
• Undertake research to develop design solutions.
• Prepare reports to accompany Planning Applications.

Skills

Sustainability measures

Research and design solutions

Climate change resilience

Health and wellbeing

Education

Architectural Engineering

Sustainable Development

International Development / Urban Planning

Environmental Design / Science / Management

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is offering a Summer Placement as a Sustainability Engineer. This role involves advising clients and undertaking research to develop sustainable design solutions. Ideal candidates will be university students studying relevant degrees and possess a strong interest in sustainability. The position offers a paid placement at the UK Real Living Wage for 8 weeks during Summer 2026, with locations including Manchester and other UK cities.