Graduate Security Consultant

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

We are looking for a graduate to join our UK team in either our London, Manchester, or Bath office. Please indicate which office you are applying to on your application form.

What is Security Consulting & Engineering?

Our experience and position across security, information technology and the construction industries uniquely qualifies us to offer services uncommon to traditional security and technology consultants. Our clients can benefit from bespoke strategies, followed by engineered solutions that holistically consider risk, operational requirements, the business case for technology investment and the wider architectural vision. By engaging in leading research and development, we navigate and influence industry and the regulatory and statutory landscape. We consider a project’s key threats and critical dependencies from the outset, allowing us to design in ‘real world’ mitigation strategies that remain flexible to a changing threat landscape, whilst maintaining a project’s aesthetic and aspirations. We develop strategies that provide the right mitigation without placing obtrusive and unfriendly measures that could detract from the look of a building.

Digital technology continues to advance at pace. Pair this with the world’s constantly evolving security risks, and you want to be certain your built environment is safe. Our experience and position across defence and security, information technology and the construction industries uniquely qualify us to offer services uncommon to traditional security and technology consultants.

To find out more about our Security Consulting team please click here.

What sort of projects would I work on?

Elephant Park, London

Located in London’s Elephant and Castle, this project features a new high-end residential development and the largest park created in the city for 70 years. The development will create almost 3,000 new homes on the site of the former Heygate estate, as well as the new public realm that will provide open, green space for residents and visitors. This verdant new residential quarter is redefining 21st century city living.

NEOM

NEOM is a region in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. NEOM means new future’ and with more than 2,800 staff from 86 countries already living and working onsite, it has already become a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new economic model for the country and the world.

NEOM is already being built and the first destinations will come online in 2024. The project is phased, with OXAGON also getting its first residents in 2024 and TROJENA becoming a place to live, work and holiday in 2026. The first modules of THE LINE will also be activated in 2026 and by 2030, some one million people will be resident in NEOM, rising to nine million in 2045.

What would I do?

• Challenge existing ways of working in order to break new ground and to find new solutions to existing problems
• Work on complex design drawings and provide workable solutions, basic knowledge of BIM technology and 3D modelling is advantageous
• Manage various projects and commit to ensure deadlines are consistently met.

About you:

• A 1st class or upper 2nd class Criminology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering or Electronic Communications degree - or any other security related degree
• A passion for security risk and technology
• Possess initiative and thrives in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated and commitment to professional development.

What's in it for you?

• Broad insight within a team, mentored by a subject matter expert. The opportunity to experience our culture and value, and learn what sets us apart from other organisations. Exposure to a wide range of portfolios, including local community led projects and global large scale clients. The diversity of the projects we work on is one of the many reasons Engineers love to work at Buro Happold.
• A plethora of interesting and challenging projects to stretch your professional skills, a friendly and close knit team, flexible working and a competitive reward package. The opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects aside a range of specialist engineers and designers both within Buro Happold and our collaborators.
• Opportunity to be supported (or even join) our Young Employee's Forum in your local office, join bi-annual events/trips, and contribute your experience and learnings to the next generation of engineers through various outreach activities.
• Our Graduate Connect program allows our Graduates to learn the fundamentals of design and technology whilst building a base in consulting and professional skills. This is a blended learning programme where participants gain experience against our internal professional and technical frameworks in relation to their specialism.
• We see membership of a professional body and professional registration as crucial to the development of our engineers and offer substantial support to those aspiring to achieve this. We aim to support employees to achieve the highest level of membership and registration their academic background allows.

Please see our Early Careers Candidate Pack for further guidance and information.

How long does the process take?

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, but it is good to know that the whole process can take up to 6 months. 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 role is for current students or recent graduates for an Autumn 2024 start.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way 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 and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference 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.