Buro Happold Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 19 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Buro Happold.
Buro Happold
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process had 3 rounds. It started with an informal chat with an HR person, followed by a 30-minute structured interview with engineers. The final round was a 1-hour interview with the hiring managers, which included a 10-minute presentation from me about a past internship or school project.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your ideal working environment or structure?
Buro Happold
Graduate Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
It was a 40-minute Teams interview. The interviewers did a short presentation, and then I presented for 10 minutes. After that, they asked some questions about my degree, modules, and interests. They seemed really into their projects and were very passionate. It was a relaxed vibe. I got the offer and was invited to the office for the day.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you faced a challenge working within a team and how you overcame it.
Buro Happold
Graduate Engineer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I sent in my application online, and then I got an email saying they were interested. After that, I had to do this pre-recorded video interview, which was new for me and I found it pretty challenging. For each question, I had 30 seconds to get ready and then 1 minute to give my answer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe a situation you encountered that was difficult and how you managed it?
- Tell me about a time you had to deal with pressure and what happened as a result.
- How would you approach resolving a disagreement with a coworker?
Buro Happold Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Buro Happold interview reports.
“How can power factor be improved, and how does this improvement reduce electricity bills?”
Read reports →“Can you list the various parts that make up a structure or building?”
Read reports →“What are the challenges in assessing the overheating of newly built or retrofitted buildings?”
Read reports →“Regarding converting a doubly curved surface into a planar quad-mesh, how would you approach that?”
Read reports →“Do you consider yourself more introverted or extroverted?”
Read report →“Describe your favorite building and its relation to the field.”
Read report →“What motivated your decision to pursue Civil Engineering?”
Read report →“Do you get stressed when working under deadlines?”
Read report →“How would you approach resolving a disagreement with a coworker?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 Buro Happold interview reports.