Careers
We are an engineering practice with expertise on a wide range of building, infrastructure and masterplanning projects.
As a B Corp, Social Enterprise, Investors in People (Silver) and employee-owned organisation we do business differently – we deliver benefit for our clients, colleagues, and the planet. We are a close-knit family of collaborative, multidisciplinary creative thinkers who can respond to specific challenges by fitting together the right team of experts to match the project and planet’s needs.
Our people are highly motivated and committed because our values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We share part of our profit and re-invest the rest in research, social value, and environmental projects.
Vacancies
Find out more about our vacancies by following the links in the listings below. You can see all our job opportunities across the Useful Simple Trust at our recruitment portal. All applications should be made through the portal.
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Senior/Principal Energy and Carbon Consultant
Location: London
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 p/a
Working closely with our Project Directors, the successful candidate will take a lead in the advancement of energy and carbon strategies for new developments. This includes collaborating with other disciplines within the team, such as Construction and Innovation, to develop smart and integrated infrastructure strategies that create positive outcomes for both people and the planet. We are looking for relevant experience in energy consulting, mechanical or electrical engineering, and an interest in developing smart energy and carbon strategies, including low carbon heating, energy networks and renewables.
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Intern / Placement Student - Construction Innovation
Location: London
Salary: £26K - £30K (pro-rata; depending on experience)
We are looking for talented and enthusiastic under-graduates, master’s and master’s research students to join our growing construction innovation team. We typically look for people with an engineering or innovation background, but we are actively looking for applicants with diversity of experience and qualifications.
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1 Year Placement (Structural Engineering)
Location: London
Salary: £27,500 p/a
We are seeking talented and enthusiastic penultimate year civil or structural engineering university students to join the Trust for an internship in our structures team.
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Bid Coordinator
Location: London
Salary: £28K - £30K (depending on experience)
We are looking for an experienced Bid Coordinator and presentation support person to work on a variety of complex bid proposals. Working closely with the Business Development team and wider Trust, you will play a key role in winning new business. Together with the Bid Manager, you will be the main point of contact for all teams contributing to proposals and ensure we follow rigorous processes to deliver high-quality bids; from bid kick-off meetings, contributing to strategies and collating appropriate information, to assisting writing proposals and ensuring they are produced and delivered on time.
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Senior Architect
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
We are looking for a Senior Architect to join our team, to work on a range of workplace, residential, educational, public realm, and infrastructure projects. We are keen to meet candidates who are purpose driven with an interest in low carbon, reuse, and the circular economy.
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HR Business Partner
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
The HR Business Partner is responsible for overseeing employee relations, performance management, training and development initiatives, and talent acquisition as well as managing and developing our HR assistant. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers on HR-related matters, ensuring compliance with employment laws and fostering a positive work environment conducive to productivity and employee engagement.
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IT Support Specialist
Location: London
Salary: £250p/d
We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an IT Support Specialist. As the first point of contact for 105 users with IT queries, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations across the company.
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