Graduate Transport & Mobility Consultant

Buro Happold; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a Graduate to join our Transport & Mobility team with opportunities based in Manchester, London or Bath. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to chartership through the Graduate Connect programme.

You will work on a spectrum of projects from strategic master planning to transport assessments, with potential overseas travel. We welcome applicants studying or who have completed degrees in transport-related subjects and who are passionate about sustainable

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or already completed a degree in a transport related subject such as; Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture (or other relevant subject not listed).
• Particularly interested in transportation, and with a passion for emerging transport and mobility trends and technologies, engineering design, sustainability and making a meaningful contribution to society.
• Possessing initiative and able to thrive in a team environment.
• Able to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner, verbally and in writing.
• Comfortable executing project deliverables within a given timeframe.
• Ideally familiar with using GIS software to analyse and visualize geospatial data.
• Graphic skills are desirable, and experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) is beneficial.
• Able to research, filter and compile information on a range of topics for multiple audience types.
• Comfortable undertaking numerical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of transport and mobility projects from planning to delivery.
• Support GIS-based analysis and visualisation of geospatial data.
• Collaborate with UK and international teams across a range of projects and regions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

GIS software familiarity

Graphic design

Education

Transport Planning

Civil Engineering

Urban Design

Urban Planning

Architecture

Tools

GIS software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are looking for a Graduate to join our Transport & Mobility team in either our Bath, London or Manchester office. With a world class reputation, our creativity and our people have delivered positive change to clients, the environment, and communities alike. If you want to be part of something bigger, this is your chance.

We have a hybrid working policy in place for all staff members, the successful candidate can be based in our Manchester, London or Bath office. Please indicate your preference upon application.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for graduate level roles, so candidates must have the full right to work in the UK upon application (now and in the future).

We encourage you to explore early careers opportunities in our other regions where you hold full work rights, such as the EU, India, UAE, KSA, and others. If no suitable roles are currently open, we recommend creating an account on our careers page and setting up a job alert to stay informed as new opportunities become available.

About The Transport Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented graduate level Transport and Mobility Engineer to join ourTransport and Mobility team.

Our transport team works across a variety of exciting projects around the world, with work varying from strategic master planning at city, area or development scale to transport assessments and infrastructure design at the planning stage.

To find out more about ourTransport and Mobilitydiscipline, pleaseclick here .

What sort of projects will I work on?

The team workload is split between development projects in the UK and projects overseas. The type of work varies from strategic master planning at city scale to the preparation of Transport Assessments for projects in the UK. There will therefore be opportunities for overseastravel.

Recent projects that our team have led the Transport input for, include:

Middle East - A number of major developments (regional plans, mega resorts, city and district plans) associated with the 2030 Saudi Transformation Plan, including The Red Sea Project , AlUla Regional Framework Plan, and Riyadh’s King Salman Park . Also, the Al Daayan Healthcare Campus in Qatar and associated template for global Hospitals of the Future, ongoing work on Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City, and the Museum of the Future, Dubai .

North America - Make Way for Lower Manhattan , a scheme to improve the quality of the streetscape in Lower Manhattan, New York.

South America - Mixed-use masterplan for Praderas in Chile .

Asia - UK PACT projects for transitioning Indonesia to low carbon transport. Also, a new headquarter district for one of China’s largest technology providers, and a new island resort in Japan.

Europe - SAP Garden Arena, Munich , and the City West 2040 Mobility Strategy for sustainable and equitable travel in a central district of Berlin.

UK - A number of urban development projects such as the expansion of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon) , Mayfield Development, Manchester , Thameside West in London’s Royal Docks, Vauxhall Cross mixed use development in London, Lords Cricket Ground: redevelopment of the Compton and Edrich stands, T ottenham Hotspurs’ new stadium and White City Living near Westfield in west London.

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

• Currently pursuing or already completed a degree in a transport related subject such as;
  • Transport Planning
  • Civil Engineering
  • Urban Design, Urban Planning
  • Architecture (or other relevant subject not listed)
• Particularly interested in transportation, and with a passion for emerging transport and mobility trends and technologies, engineering design, sustainability and making a meaningful contribution to society.
• Possessing initiative and able to thrive in a team environment.
• Able to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner, verbally and in writing.
• Comfortable executing project deliverables within a given timeframe.
• Ideally familiar with using GIS software to analyse and visualize geospatial data.
• Graphic skills are desirable, and experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) is beneficial.
• Able to research, filter and compile information on a range of topics for multiple audience types.
• Comfortable undertaking numerical analysis.

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 [e-mail]

Please note that this role is for an Autumn 2027 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.