Graduate Waste & Logistics Consultant
There is an exciting opportunity to join our WOLF (waste operations logistics flows) group. From helping shape entire cities to adapting infrastructure to deal with the climate emergency, a career at Buro Happold presents the chance to make a difference. The position is available to be based in the Bath, Edinburgh or London office.
Join our Waste & Logistics team
No two days are the same in the Waste Operations Logistics Flows (WOLF) group. We advise on some of the most pressing environmental and sustainable issues associated with the planet. Specifically, global waste management policy and legislation, materials consumption and waste generation rates, circular supply and demand systems, goods delivery systems, waste collection systems, waste treatment/recovery systems, often in a pre- or post- building planning capacity. In essence we design sustainable waste and logistics strategies for the benefit of future communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career in the Circular Economy. Gaining experience in the specific and exciting sector of waste and goods management planning. The work involves coordination with many other environmental, engineering and scientific disciplines, becoming involved in a range of projects all with a view to improving the way that people live and connect with their local environment.
To learn more about our Waste & Logistics team, please click here.
About the opportunity
Due to continuing growth, we have a requirement for a Graduate Waste and Logistics Management Consultant available to be based out of our Bath, Edinburgh or London office, with occasional travel across the UK and potentially overseas.
This is a new position and gives you the opportunity to undertake a supporting role in developing Buro Happold’s WOLF consultancy services. This unique opportunity will present you with the challenges of working on many prestigious worldwide projects and developments that range from new sports venues, to hospitals, to airports, to entire new cities.
What will I do?
- Contribute to developing creative ideas, strategies and service offers which aim to better manage waste and products in developments;
- Carry out studies, research, and analysis relating to waste and goods demand and management for specific projects;
- Technical report writing including contributing to waste and logistics strategies, audits, site visits and design reports;
- Continue to develop your technical knowledge and skills through dedicated trainings, workplace workshops and seminars, join sessions with guest speakers, and one on one training with senior leaders;
- Create presentations using infographics and imagery to show complex data visually; and
- Assist with project management including oversight of budgets for specific assignments and projects.
About you:
The team has a wide and varied background, and all are qualified to degree or master’s degree level. A common theme running through the group is that we are all passionate, curious, and driven to better manage and reduce the impact of materials used and waste generated by human activities on the planet.
Ideally, you will be qualified to degree or master’s level in a relevant discipline, for example, Environmental Sciences, Waste Management, Behavioural Sciences, Logistics, Geography or Sustainable Development.
However; relevant academic achievement will need to be matched with a demonstration of your passion and enthusiasm for the better management of materials and waste.
In addition, you could demonstrate skills and knowledge in:
- Awareness of key environmental issues affecting building operations;
- Understanding of population and individual behaviour and its ability to affect strategy and built environment design;
- Pro-active attitude in regard to project work and in the support of other job leaders both in office and remotely;
- Successful time management for their own deliverables and maintaining good relationships with other stakeholders inside and outside the company;
- Eagerness to learn from peers and to stay engaged in the latest challenges facing sustainable develop and waste management related challenges.
Application process:
Within the application form for this role, we ask you to answer three questions, detailing the below:
- Why you want to work as a Graduate Waste & Logistics Consultant?
- Why do you want to work at Buro Happold?
- Tell us a bit about yourself and your interests
We look forward to discussing the above points with you at the interview.
Please note, to ensure that we do not disadvantage anyone during the application process we ask that all responses in application forms, CV’s, cover letters, and during interviews should be completed without the assistance of generative AI. We’d love to hear from you in your own words as we get to know you throughout the process.
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 having 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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Application Process
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 earlycareers@burohappold.com
Please note that this role is for an Autumn 2025 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 recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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