Want a Work Experience Week That Actually Means Something?
Join Buro Happold This Summer!
Ready to level up your future? Whether you’re into engineering, design, sustainability, or you simply enjoy problem solving, Buro Happold’s one‑week work experience programme is your chance to step inside a global company that shapes the world around us.
And yes… it’s designed specifically for students doing GCSEs or A‑levels. That means you.
What’s in it for you?
At Buro Happold, you won’t be making tea or watching from the sidelines. You’ll be:
✨ Exploring real engineering and advisory projects
From buildings to bridges to climate solutions, you’ll see how ideas become reality.
✨ Joining workshops led by young professionals
Our Young Employees Forum (YEF) runs the whole week - so expect energy, creativity, and people who get what it’s like to be starting out.
✨ Going on site visits
See engineering come alive in the real world.
✨ Creating your own concept design
By the end of the week, you’ll work with others to pitch a design for a real project.
✨ Having fun
The YEF is big on socials, teamwork, and making the week memorable.
Who is Buro Happold looking for?
If you’re…
- Curious about how things work
- Creative and full of ideas
- Someone who likes solving problems
- A team player who isn’t afraid to speak up
- Ready to learn something new
…then you’ll fit right in.
When & How to Apply
Work experience weeks run every July: Bath office 6-10th July and London office 13-17th July. You don’t even need a CV to apply (though we’re happy to read it if you have one ready to go!), simply click 'apply now' and answer a few simple questions.
Why join Buro Happold for your placement week?
Because it’s not just about “work experience”
It’s about discovering what you’re capable of.
It’s about meeting people who were in your shoes not long ago.
It’s about building confidence, skills, and maybe even the start of your future career.