Environment consulting intern Review
at Buro Happold
Internship (1 Month+)
Environmental Science, Management Consulting
London
Review Submitted: August 2022
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3.8/5
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Skills Development
3.5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.8/5
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Company Culture
3/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
A hybrid working role in which I helped the environment team meet weekly deadlines. This involved carrying out tasks for multiple projects simultaneously and having effective communication with colleagues.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
At the beginning I wasn’t given that much responsibility. However, after learning about the projects, sitting in meetings and understanding the companies working culture, I did get more responsibilities and individual tasks given to me.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my researching skills, interpersonal skills, organisational skills, networking skills and time management skills
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
3/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I did not receive that much guidance as a lot of people worked from home or were on annual leave. However, the people I had spoken to and networked with were very supportive and guided me throughout this experience.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
3/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere at Buro Happold is very relaxed and friendly. Everyone is very helpful and are always happy to help you with any concerns or questions. The open plan office enables you to talk to individuals from different departments so you get to speak to a range of people .
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed learning about the corporate culture of a consultancy firm. As a Muslim, I felt quite excluded from the environment at the office. However it was a great chance to develop my skills and meet new people.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Buro Happold
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Buro Happold to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Buro Happold
Develop your time management skills and avoid procrastination as there is little to no micro-management. There is less structure within the firm which can be frustrating so you need to be able to step up and take responsibility for your work. Collaboration is a big part of Buro Happold’s work culture so being able to work in a team is crucial!
