Industrial Placement - Transport & Mobility

Buro Happold; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Manchester is offering a 12-month paid internship for current students starting from August 2026. This internship involves contributing to transport and mobility strategies, performing geospatial analysis, and participating in project meetings. Ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in a diverse range of projects across the UK and abroad. The annual salary will align with the UK Real Living Wage. Applicants should embrace diverse thoughts and backgrounds in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of transport and mobility strategies and designs for a wide range of projects.
• Undertake transport calculations and input to transport modelling.
• Provide graphic design and editing for reports, memos, and presentations.
• Perform geospatial analysis and visualization using GIS.
• Assist in the documentation of transport strategies and designs in reports and presentations.
• Carry out research and organize results in a clear and coherent manner.
• Participate in project meetings, under the guidance of senior staff.
• Assist with business development functions.

Job description

The team workload is split evenly 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 overseas travel. 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, and White City Living near Westfield in west London.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of transport and mobility strategies and designs for a wide range of projects
• Undertake transport calculations and input to transport modelling
• Provide graphic design and editing for reports, memos, and presentations
• Perform geospatial analysis and visualization using GIS
• Assist in the documentation of transport strategies and designs in reports and presentations
• Carry out research and organize results in a clear and coherent manner
• Participate in project meetings, under the guidance of senior staff
• Assist with business development functions

Application Process

The recruitment timeline can vary depending on the role and team you are applying to. Successful applications are progressed to interview stage within 2‑3 months from the closing date of the advert. We will endeavour to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered, however, due to the volume of applications received and the size of our team, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates.

This is a paid role for current students for a 12‑month internship within their degree (often known as a year in industry or sandwich year) taking place from August/September 2026. Exact dates can be flexible depending on candidate and team availability. The annual salary for this internship will be in‑line with the UK Real Living Wage.

If you are experiencing problems with your application submission, please contact [e-mail].

Diversity & Inclusion

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.