Graduate Building Performance Engineer

Buro Happold

The Role

Overview

Graduate role supporting net‑zero building design and performance engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • parametric modelling
  • energy modelling
  • client presentation

Tasks

-Presenting to clients and design teams -Parametric modelling of building façades -Energy modelling to inform architectural and building services design

Requirements

  • rhino
  • grasshopper
  • python
  • hvac
  • energy simulation
  • carbon analysis

What You Bring

-Basic knowledge of building energy, heating, cooling and ventilation systems and controls would be advantageous -Excellent communication (written, graphical, verbal) skills and a capable presenter -Experience with Rhino and Grasshopper is preferred and some knowledge of coding (e.g. Python, C#, JavaScript) would be beneficial -Thermal comfort and daylight analysis -Embodied/whole life carbon analysis -Prior experience elsewhere in a similar field through industrial placement or past employment. -Advanced HVAC and building simulation to estimate operational energy consumption -Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment -A team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, who enjoys engaging with others to find innovative, practicable and deliverable solutions to complex problems.

The Company

About Buro Happold

- excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects. - serves a diverse range of sectors. - projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings. - recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. - portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail. - innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies. - delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.

Sector Specialisms

Air and Rail

Commercial

Cultural

Education

Government (US)

Healthcare

Major Infrastructure

Science and technology