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Graduate Fire Engineers in WSP’s Building Specialists team develop and implement fire strategies for buildings, ensuring safety compliance, designing fire protection systems, and working on high-profile construction projects under mentorship toward chartered status.What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.We are looking for Graduates for our Building Specialists teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.  A little bit more about your role and the team…Working as a Graduate in one of our Building Specialists teams, will mean working on exciting and innovative projects. We are proud of the value we can add to any project through the application of our specialist knowledge to solve client problems. We pride ourselves on bringing the latest techniques to the table to ensure that clients get best in class service in what is an increasingly complex design and compliance environment. You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams and mentored by experienced professionals, gaining exposure to real-word challenges and innovative solutions. You will be part of a supportive team culture where you’ll receive mentoring and guidance as you develop your skills.ProjectsOur teams work on some prestigious assignments, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:Monklands Replacement Hospital, ScotlandRoyal Victoria Infirmary, NewcastleNew Riverside Stand, Fulham FCControl Posts, Heathrow AirportMayfield Republic Our Building Specialist Teams include:Fire EngineeringOur Fire Engineering team is involved in the development of the overall fire strategy for a building, which involves the design of fire protection systems within buildings including means of escape, building layout, smoke control, sprinkler systems, reaction to fire of construction materials.Working as a Graduate in our Fire Engineering team, you will be helping to protect buildings and occupants from the effects of fire and smoke by ensuring buildings are designed in line with Part B of the Building Regulations (fire safety). This is achieved by following relevant code guidance to produce fire strategy documents and other technical reports to demonstrate a building’s compliance or coming up with specific fire engineered solutions where following code-guidance may not be feasible.Day-to-day activities could include:Producing fire strategy reports for proposed and existing buildings.Writing technical design notes.Marking up architectural drawings to produce fire strategy plans that outline aspects of the fire strategy.Reviewing existing documentation relating to the above.Design team meetings – with disciplines both internally and externally, as well as site visits.Responding to fire-related queries from other disciples such as IT & Security, facades, MEP, structures, architects etc Graduate Development ProgrammeOur two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience. Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as ICE, IStructhE, IMechE, and IET, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status.What we will be looking for you to demonstrateYou’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a Master’s degree in Fire, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Civil Engineering or Physics.  Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process.You'll be looking to start work in  September 2026.You’ll have a passion for Fire safety and have good analytical and quantitative skills.You’ll have an understanding of engineering or construction design processes.You’ll be curious about new technologies and how these can be applied to solve real world problems.You’ll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it as early as possible.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. Apply today.

Posted 15 days ago

Graduate Engineers in WSP’s Roads team design and deliver national and regional transport infrastructure projects, including highways, active travel, and public transport schemes, while developing professional skills toward chartered status.What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?  At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are looking for graduates for our Roads team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.   A Little bit more about your role and the team…Roads are a fundamental component of the built environment and WSP’s unparalleled experience in Roads and Highways helps craft projects for tomorrow’s needs by rethinking the way commuters travel across the UK and Ireland. Our roads design and technical assurance skills, together with our integrated behaviours, drive excellence in complex multi-disciplinary projects and frameworks at regional and national levels.As a Graduate Engineer in the Roads team, you would be helping to deliver National and Regional Infrastructure Frameworks to major projects and local improvements including a wide variety of active travel walking and cycling schemes. We work in collaboration with many clients on both a local and national level and our work covers a range of activities at all stages of infrastructure delivery, for a wide range of public and private clients. We have a strong pipeline of rewarding work providing great opportunities for your professional development, including projects of national strategic importance. ProjectsOur teams work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK and Ireland, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:HS2 Sizewell CSmart MotorwaysDublin MetroLinkNM20 Cork to LimerickA5 Western Transport CorridorRoads Infrastructure DesignOur Graduate Engineers in the Roads Infrastructure Design team, develop their design skills working on National transportation schemes, active travel schemes, public transport and rail interface projects, as well as Local Authority major schemes and minor improvement works. We have several design and build contracts with construction contractors and provide technical support to other parts of the WSP business. We play a key role in the development and delivery of sustainable design solutions supporting our ‘Future Ready®’ initiative and Net Zero objectives, providing community benefits.  Day-to-day activities could include:Designing and drafting of transport solutionsAttending site visits and inspectionsData Analysis and ReportingProject CoordinationStakeholder CommunicationAssisting Senior EngineersGraduate Development Programme Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience.  Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with relevant professional bodies such as the ICE, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status.What will be looking for you to demonstrate You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for. Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process. You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026 . You’ll have a passion for Engineering.You'll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it as early as possible. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. 

Posted 15 days ago

Graduate roles at WSP in the Asset Design team focus on civil, mechanical, electrical, and project engineering within the water sector, combining hands-on design, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and professional development toward chartered status, and are primarily office-based at various UK locations.What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.We are looking for graduates for our Asset Design team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.  A little bit more about your role and the team…Our Asset Design team provides comprehensive design and construction support services across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and process engineering. We work from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and commissioning. By challenging assumptions and refining options, we help clients make risk-based decisions that champion no-build and low-build solutions. Our skilled multi-disciplinary design teams cover process, civil, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation, and energy.  ProjectsGraduates are likely to be involved in a diverse range of projects across the UK water sector, supporting major clients such as:Thames Water/CostainNorthumbrian WaterBritannia MetalsSevern Trent WaterSouthwest WaterGalliford TryYorkshire Water/Tillbury DouglasIrish WaterSouthern WaterKeirNutrient Removal schemes (to help meet tighter environmental standards)Clean Water Projects (to ensure safe and resilient supplies) Strategic programmes reducing reliance on groundwater abstractionOur Asset Design teams include:EICA (Electrical) Working as a Graduate in EICA (Electrical) will provide you with the opportunity to learn design engineering skills in electrical engineering or electrical and instrumentation, control and automation within the growing water industry. Graduates will work in multi-disciplinary design teams which will allow them to gain an appreciation of other design disciplines such as civil and chemical engineering.Graduate in the EICA team will have the opportunity to work on water, wastewater, pumping station and industrial projects.Day-to-day activities could include:Working alongside and learning from experienced discipline mentors.Producing single line diagrams, load schedules, I/O schedules, Instrument schedules and MCC data sheets (EICA).Producing pump calculations and pump selection, isometric drawings, mechanical GA's equipment sizing and selection (mechanical).Attending site visits/site surveys (both mechanical and EICA).Learning 3D CAD design skills (both mechanical and EICA).Learning cable sizing and discrimination software tools (EICA).Learning hydraulic calculation and the use of software tools (mechanical).CivilsThe water industry is an exciting place to work currently, with more investment than ever in ageing assets and pollution prevention solutions. We are looking for Engineering Graduates of all disciplines with lots of energy and passion for problem solving, working closely within a team to come up with new ideas and solutions to the Industries challenges. This can be either traditional engineering solutions, green solutions or a combination of both. Our team are well placed to make a big impact on the projects that are due to be delivered over the next 5 to 10 years, in both water and wastewater treatment and networks.Day-to-day activities could include:Working as part of a multi-disciplinary design team to problem solve and find solutions to water and wastewater project challengesUse of digital software to support in problem solving and reporting findingsProduction of 3D models of solutions working alongside BIM modellersAttendance at Client and internal meetings and workshops to find the right solutions to problemsDevelopment towards Chartered status with support and guidance from an experienced Delegated EngineerYou will be joining a supportive environment and enthusiastic team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments. Graduate Development ProgrammeOur two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience. Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as IChemE, CIWEM, IMechE, and IET, making your development a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status.What we will be looking for you to demonstrateYou’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a or master’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for.Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process.You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026. You’ll have a passion for engineering and consulting in Water.You’ll have a desire for the environment, engineering, and planning.You’ll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it as early as possible. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. Apply today.

Posted 15 days ago

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.Our environmental Ground & Water specialists support our clients in successful assessment and investigation of Brownfield land, supporting development proposals and commercial decisions. The team are also involved in the Demolition and Decommissioning of entire non-operational power stations to managing small, specialised redundant plants within active process areas.We are looking for Graduates for our teams who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.  We are recruiting for Graduates in the following teams and locations: Contaminated Land: Naas Demolition and Decommissioning: (April start) - Bristol, London, Southampton, Basingstoke, Guildford, Hertford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Birmingham. A little bit more about your role and the team…Our Ground and Water teams have worked on a range of assignments and as a graduate working in Contaminated Land or Demolition and Decommissioning, you will be helping deliver projects such as: ProjectsGround investigations for huge infrastructure projects such as HS2 and HeathrowThe Great Grid upgradeRemediation of a former gasworks site or petrochemical plantUK prototype fusion energy facilityVarious projects supporting the nuclear industryA wide range of infrastructure and water schemes and investigations around emerging contaminantsThermal Power station – Decommissioning and Demolition Refinery - High Hazard plant demolitionNuclear Power station Decommissioning and Demolition  Our Ground & Water Teams:Contaminated Land:Working as a Graduate in this team will mean you are specifically supporting the Ground & Water (geo-environmental/contaminated land/hydrogeology) team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with, project managers and project directors, this could include significant periods on site. Activities will typically include investigating, assessing and remediating contaminated sites with a significant component of field works transitioning with time and experience towards factual and interpretative reporting, client liaison and project management.Day-to-day activities could include:Phase 1 Desk study researching and reporting.Phase 2 Site investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management, human health/water environment risk assessment and reporting.Provision of adherence (with training) to best technical, engineering and health and safety practice including self and others.Communicating and liaising effectively with clients, subcontractors and assisting the project team.Operational assistance towards the delivery of project works, not restricted to contaminated land, but also supporting disciplines.Environmental site monitoring.Data collection and Data management.Factual checking of ground investigation reports, with progression to preparation of ground investigation reports. Demolition and Decommissioning:This role would predominantly be site based. Site works are dependent on active projects with travel across the whole of the UK and potentially internationally as required. The overall objective of this role is to provide support to the WSP’s Decommissioning and Demolition (D&D) team, specifically to support decommissioning, demolition and remediation projects requiring significant periods of sitework / working away.The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors. Activities will typically include monitoring decommissioning and demolition operations, while gaining the knowledge and experience to transition with time and experience towards work towards the supervision and eventually management of these works. (The position would suit a graduate with a background in Demolition Management, Construction Management, Health, Safety and Environment or an Engineering based course).Day-to-day activities could include: Attendance of works/site briefings, meetings and workshops.Observation and reporting of contractors works.Assisting clients with the planning and programming of the works and addressing challenges associated with decommissioning.Assisting in the data gathering and surveying of new projects.Communicating and liaising with clients, contractors, assisting the project team.Operational assistance towards the delivery of projects.Our projects range from decommissioning entire non-operational power stations to managing small, specialised redundant plants within active process areas. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders (including regulatory authorities), collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments. Graduate Development Programme and Future progressionOur two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience. Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies, ensuring your development is a priority. What will be looking for you to demonstrateYou’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for. Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process.You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026. You will hold a UK driving licence or equivalent.You’ll have the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.You’ll have the ability to learn, demonstrate attention to detail and be adaptable to change.You’ll have the ability to work to a defined budget and timescales and the capability to build relationships.You’ll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.You’ll have the ability to communicate effectively.You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.Willingness and ability to travel in the UK, to remote environments (some of which are inaccessible by public transport), including overnight stays. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it as early as possible.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. Apply today.

Posted 29 days ago

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.We are looking for Graduates for our Communities Engineering teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.  We are recruiting for Graduates in the following services and locations: Communities - Lincoln (Highways Engineering)Communities - Cardiff (Structures & Infrastructure)Communities - Norfolk (Highways and Infrastructure Engineering)A little bit more about your role and the team…Across the UK, our communities teams provide local authorities with advice on everything from transport to urban regeneration, and flood risk to securing funding. The Communities teams in which we are recruiting for Civil and Structural Engineers are based in Lincoln, Norfolkand Cardiff. As we work in partnership with local councils, we are unable to offer flexibility on these locations. We improve our clients’ transport systems, increasing quality, safety, accessibility, and good connectivity to reduce social isolation. We help our clients to address the challenges of net zero and the demand for digital service delivery. We also help to address the intensification of cities and towns while satisfying the need to protect green space. The training you will receive within our Communities teams comprise of an excellent blend of public and private sector skills.ProjectsOur teams work on some notable assignments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:Lincolnshire County CouncilNorfolk County CouncilRhondda Cynon Taf CouncilMerthyr Tydfil CouncilBridgend CouncilOur Communities (Engineering) Teams include:Lincoln (Highways Engineering)As a graduate you'll play an important role in supporting the Lincoln team in the delivery of efficient and effective highway schemes. Helping with the design of new, and the maintenance of existing, infrastructure projects from footways and cycleways to major junction improvements and bypass schemes.The development of these schemes will be from concept to completion, including supervision of construction. Your work will be varied and reactive to the team’s priorities. You will fulfil a pivotal role in completing projects that deliver real benefit to people’s lives. Day-to-Day activities could include:Undertaking investigations, site inspections, data collection and analysis, scheme design and development, along with supervision of construction.Preparing technical design solutions in accordance with approved design procedures.Preparing technical documents and drawings for checking and approval.Agreeing delivery targets with senior staff and reporting regularly on progress towards milestones.Managing the delivery of your own projects with minimal supervision.Cardiff – RCT ‘Rhondda Cynon Taf’ (Structures and Civil Infrastructure Engineering)This Local Government team deliver essential transport and infrastructure upgrades across the region, supporting economic growth, resilience, and sustainability. We are looking for individuals to join our structures and civil infrastructure engineering teams.As a Graduate focusing on structural engineering within this team, you will be undertaking inspections of infrastructure so that you get a hands-on appreciation of structures, what makes them “tick” and the sorts of defects to be aware of. Day-to-day activities could include:Inspections of essential infrastructurePreliminary design calculationsWriting up of Optioneering and Feasibility studiesGaining hands-on experience of developing solutions to problemsAs a Graduate focusing on civil infrastructure engineering within this team you will be involved in our potential pipeline of drainage tips and major schemes, supported by senior designers. You will learn the Learning the fundamentals of hydraulic design, sustainable drainage solutions and water management. Day-to-day activities could include:Learning and utilising drainage modelling software to prepare existing and proposed drainage networks, preparation of design drawings via the use of AutoCADAttending site visit with designers to get an appreciation of the realism of site and constraintsAttending design team and client's meetings to gain an understanding of the design process Norfolk (Highways and Structures Engineering)WSP provide our clients, Norfolk County Council, with professional services across highways and infrastructure. Our integrated design teams, made up of WSP and council staff, plan and prepare works including highway improvements, structural maintenance, and routine upkeep. We also manage the bridges and structures team, overseeing inspections and maintenance programmes.Graduates in our team play a hands-on role from day one, contributing to design development, site assessments, and technical reporting within both the highways and structures teams. We also support the council with strategic transport planning, environmental services, and commercial programme management—ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and sustainably.Day-to-day activities could include:Assisting in the planning and drafting of highway improvements and structural maintenance schemesParticipating in on-site inspections and evaluations to inform design and maintenance decisionPreparing documentation that supports engineering decisions, compliance and project tracking Graduate Development ProgrammeYou will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments. Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience. Our teams are committed to your career progression, encouraging growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as the ICE and IStructE, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status. What we will be looking for you to demonstrateYou’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for.Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process.You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.You’ll have a passion for consulting and Engineering.You’ll have a desire for the built environment. You'll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems .You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. Apply today.

Posted 29 days ago

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are looking for graduates for our PMCM team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects. We are recruiting for Graduates in the following teams and locations:  PMCM – Civils Infrastructure & Utilities:  London, Manchester or Birmingham PMCM – Rail: Leeds or Manchester PMCM – Buildings: London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff or BristolPMCM - Programme Solutions: UK WideA Little bit more about your role and the team…Working as a Graduate Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor in our PMCM teams will mean working on exciting and innovative projects in the UK and around the world. Our team of 450 people are based across all regions of the UK predominantly based in the London, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast offices. We work as a partner to our clients from the feasibility stage, through design and into procurement and construction stages of projects.PROJECTSOur teams work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:Network Rail Enhancement ProgrammesTransport for Manchester Metro Schemes, Dublin Metrolink, HS2, East West Rail & Trans Pennine route upgradeParliament - Cast Iron Roofs Replacement, CCTV and Westminster HallDfE School Replacement ProgrammeUniversity of SouthamptonScottish Power PropertyNorthern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service’s Learning and Development Centre22 BishopsgateHeathrow Terminal 2BEden Project North (Morecambe)Aston Villa Stadium RedevelopmentOur PMCM Teams include:PMCM Civils Infrastructure & UtilitiesThe PMCM Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Team focuses on the Roads, Aviation, Defence, Industrial, Water and Energy sectors. Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to join us.As a Project Manager within our team, you can expect a rich, structured and fast-paced journey that blends technical development with real-world impact. Our graduates help to plan, coordinate and deliver complex civil infrastructure and utilities projects. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that transforms ideas into reality across engineering, environmental consulting, and infrastructure. You’ll contribute directly, managing timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships, whilst learning how to lead. Day-to-day activities could include:Project Support & Coordination.Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and assisting in developing mitigation strategies.Help prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations.Attend client meetings and support communication between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure smooth collaboration.Support financial monitoring and reporting and help ensure projects stay within budget, flag any variances.Assist with managing contracts under frameworks like NEC or bespoke agreements.Learn how to interpret and apply contract terms in real scenarios.Ensure project activities align with WSP’s quality management systems and help promote health, safety and sustainability across all phases.As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in this team, you’ll support the commercial and financial management of construction and infrastructure projects across transport, water, and defence. Working with experienced professionals, you’ll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle.Day-to-day activities could include:Assisting in preparing initial cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.Supporting feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.Helping draft tender documents and evaluate contractor bids.Contributing to procurement strategy and contract selection.Monitoring contract variations and ensure accurate documentation.Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations.Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress.Value completed work and prepare cost reports.Track project costs and assist in forecasting final account values.Identify risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency.Attend meetings with clients and contractors.Provide commercial advice and updates on project financials.Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries, and financial dashboards.Maintain accurate records of project changes and commercial decisions.PMCM RailAs a Graduate Project Manager in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. You will assist in the integration of multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring project delivery safely, of a high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant.Our Graduate Project Managers are curious, adaptable and ready to take on complex projects or programmes of work, alongside Project Managers. You’ll collaborate with Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary teams, utilising WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance. You will, on occasion, visit sites in this role.Day-to-Day activities could include:Assisting the Project Manager in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implement corrective actions.Assisting the Project Manager in managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.Reviewing project expenditures and invoices.Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordinglyDealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery.As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national and international significance. You will support the commercial and financial management of these projects.Working in this team you'll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks as well as maximising value across the project lifecycle.Day-to-day activities could include:Assisting in preparing initial cost estimate and budgets for construction projects.Support feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.Contribute to procurement strategy and contract selection.Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations.Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress.Value completed work and prepare cost reports.Tracking project costs.Identifying risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency.Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries and financial dashboards.PMCM BuildingsThe PMCM Buildings Team focuses on properties and buildings across many sectors including local authorities, residential, education, central government, and commercial sectors. There are opportunities for Graduates in this team to be involved in diverse multi-disciplinary teams at the early stages of projects when project delivery plans are being formed and options are being assessed, through to involvement in the latter stages where facilities are being designed and built.Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Building Surveyors to join us.Day-to-day activities:Planning of ProjectsMonitoring project progress against the scheduleManaging risksSupporting engagement with stakeholdersDeveloping cost estimates and tracking costsSupporting the management of contracts PMCM Programme SolutionsBe part of WSP’s Project Controls team, where you’ll help deliver projects that transform cities, infrastructure, and lives. We work across a variety of sectors including Rail, Energy and highways. As a graduate, you’ll learn how to keep projects on track—combining document control, performance reporting, and scheduling to drive excellence.Assist in maintaining and updating project schedules using industry-standard tools.Support document control processes, ensuring accuracy and version management.Prepare performance reports (cost, schedule, KPIs) for project and client teams.Contribute to the development of dashboards and analytics for project controls.Work closely with delivery teams to ensure data-driven decision making. Graduate Development Programme If you’re eager to learn, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful impact on communities while developing your career with diverse clients and projects, we want to hear from you.Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience. Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as the ICE, APM or RICS ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status.What we will be looking for you to demonstrate You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for.Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process. You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026. You’ll have a passion for project management or surveying.You’ll have a desire for the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy. You’ll be able to engage with clients, stakeholders, and other colleagues professionally.You’ll be keen to develop tailored solutions for unique project needs.You'll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our roles, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. 

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