Industrial Placement - Building Services; MEP

Industrial Placement – Building Services (MEP) – Bath

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. This exciting opportunity is for a current student to join our Building Services team in Bath. Industrial Placements (also known as Year in Industry) are typically 12‑month placements with flexible start dates.

You will work on some of the most technically challenging projects in our portfolio – recent examples include Manchester Science Park, Space Studios, and the new development at Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool.

• Act as a mechanical designer in a large project team, or as a project engineer on smaller schemes.
• Undertake building services design and calculations using both software and manual verification.
• Prepare technical specifications and schedules, design development reports and innovative design solutions.
• Plan and manage input to CAD for production of design work.
• Attend and shadow meetings with clients, other professionals and suppliers where possible.

• Currently studying towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Electrical Engineering, Architecture & Environmental Engineering, or Engineering Design.

• Competitive salary in line with the UK Real Living Wage.

• Fixed‑term contract of 12 months starting August/September 2026 (exact dates flexible).

• Paid role for current students.

• Flexible working, a friendly and close‑knit team, and a competitive reward package.

Send your application to  The recruitment timeline can vary, but successful applications are typically progressed to interview stage within 2–3 months from the closing date. We will keep you informed throughout the process. For further guidance and information, please refer to the career portal.

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 seeking flexibility in their careers. Our exceptional portfolio of projects results from the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. We are actively working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are under‑represented in the industry.

Job Reference: burohappold/TP/655/1730
Job : J-18808-Ljbffr
Closing Date: 31 January 2026