Job Description

Buro Happold is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Environments team in our London office.


This role is suited to a candidate from a Buildings background looking for an opportunity to pursue industry leading designs within a vibrant multi-disciplinary practice.



What sort of projects could I work on?


You will be working on some of the most technically challenging projects in our portfolio - recent examples include...


Stratford Waterfront - A campus of cultural and education buildings within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with partners including the V&A, London College of Fashion, the BBC and Sadler's wells. Now on site, the project was designed in a completely multidisciplinary environment.


Burlington Gardens - A great example of repurposing a heritage building. The project with Foster & Partners architects will deliver a world class retail space in the heart of central London.


Rotterdam Laboratory Project - A new net zero carbon commercial research building in the Netherlands. Challenging the sector norm in terms of energy efficiency whilst delivering high-spec scientific research facilities.


We also have a large portfolio of residential, high-spec' commercial office, transport hubs and mixed-use schemes.



The role of a Senior Electrical Engineer can be very varied, duties will include but are not limited to:

Undertake detailed electrical engineering building services design and calculations, using Revit and Amtech software to support your knowledge of exemplar building design and performance, as well as an appreciation of a designs embodied carbon. Embrace technologies to improve performance and sustainability to meet to net zero targets by 2030. Ensure projects are carried out to an excellent standard, within agreed deadlines and budget. Represent Buro Happold at meetings with clients, other professionals, and suppliers. Produce and review reports, presentations, models, and drawings to an excellent standard, high level of accuracy and in a timely manner. Prepare technical specifications and schedules, design development reports and innovative design solutions. Plan and manage input to Revit for production of design work. Actively engage with colleagues across disciplines, in group discussions and at events and seminars. Mentor more junior team members, potentially leading to an early line management role. Autonomously represents Buro Happold to clients, architects and collaborators.


As an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer, we would expect that you will be able to demonstrate:

Relevant building services experience or credentials that will help us meet our goals for delivering highly sustainable buildings. Experience as a Lead Electrical Engineer on projects. Broad design knowledge, from working on a wide range of projects and using British, US and European codes of practice. Experience using common analysis software including Revit, Amtech and IES and willing to quickly learn to use new analysis packages as required. Digital engineering skills (e.g. coding) would be advantageous. Working towards, or a Chartered Member of IET, CIBSE or equivalent body. A Bachelor's degree BEng/BSc or Master's degree MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline.

Why Buro Happold?

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. With a world class reputation, our creativity and our people have delivered positive change to clients, the environment, and communities. If you want to be part of something bigger, this is your chance.

What we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies.

Hybrid working arrangements Attractive salary Discretionary bonus Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and income protection Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts Enhanced parenthood leave policies A strong commitment to continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities An opportunity to support your local community and those in society that are most in need, wherever they are located in the world through our Share Our Skills (SOS) programme A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from exceptional.

Apply now and be where exceptional is everywhere.



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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