Summer Intern Review

Item: Summer Intern at Buro Happold
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Buro Happold

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

Bath

Review Submitted: September 2025

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

I was a structures intern over the summer, for 8 weeks, and I got a really good taste of what it's like to be on the design side of engineering. I had the opportunity to attend progress meetings and observe how teams collaborated. Additionally, I was assigned my own set of tasks, which I worked on, and I was encouraged to ask questions at all times. I gained exposure to and used software such as Robot, Tedd, and Grasshopper, among others.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes, I think I was given the right level of responsibility based on my previous experience (I had never done any work in design). Because I was encouraged to ask questions, I made good progress with the tasks I was given, and it was encouraging to see my work actually be used and contribute to the progress of the project.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

I learnt how to use structural design software, such as Robot and Tedds, and expanded my knowledge of visual coding software, including Grasshopper. I also learnt how different teams (across multiple disciplines) work together to deliver larger, more complex projects; I learnt about the process of working with a client and other subcontractors.
The placement also broadened my knowledge of structures (Eurocodes, design checks, etc.), and I look forward to applying this new knowledge at university.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I've received so much support from different levels. I found it useful that I could go to multiple people, and there were always people in the office who were willing to answer my questions and help me out when I was stuck.
Everyone I asked was happy to go into more depth and take time to explain concepts/processes in more detail.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

It was great; everyone was very welcoming, and it was nice to see that there were always a lot of people in the office.
I joined the YEF (Young Employees Forum), which had socials and was a great way to meet people who were similar in age to me.
Although I never worked at home, I knew that it was always an option if I had to, so I really appreciate how BH offer flexible working hours.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement, gaining valuable knowledge and industry exposure. The people I met were very supportive and friendly, and the placement went by very quickly.
The BH culture made a big change for me, and at times, it didn't even feel like I was working because I really enjoyed the work I was given.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

5/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Buro Happold to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to Buro Happold

To be passionate about the field and to research the kind of work and projects which BH have taken part in. BH is a multi-disciplinary company, so there are multiple departments, and one may be better for you than the other.