2025 Graduate Programme - Civil & Structural Engineering

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little bit more about your role and the team

We are seeking enthusiastic and talented Graduate Engineers to embark on a rewarding career journey with WSP. As a Graduate Engineer, you will work alongside industry experts on cutting-edge projects that contribute to the advancement of infrastructure, planning and technology. Our graduate program is designed to nurture your talents, accelerate your growth, and provide you with unparalleled opportunities to succeed in your career.

We are recruiting for Graduate Civil & Structural Engineers throughout the UK for the following business disciplines and locations:

Transport and Infrastructure WSP

Civils - Our Civils teams utilise practical experience, strong numerical skills, asset management practice and an understanding of structural behaviour to create designs or advise on policy for roads, railways, bridges, property, ports and airports.

• Degree backgrounds considered : MEng Civil Engineering or MEng Civil & Structural
• Locations: Truro, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Carlisle

Roads - Our Roads team play a critical role in the functioning of communities and economies. By contributing to the design and improvement of transportation systems across many major projects, you'll be directly contributing to the betterment of society.

• Degree backgrounds considered: BEng/MEng Civil Engineering
• Location: Belfast

Planning Services WSP

Join our high-performing team of over 800 colleagues, supporting projects from land acquisition to construction. You will assist in design development, preparing technical documentation, and advising clients. You'll work on multiple projects, gaining support throughout your time as a graduate.

• Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Civil Engineering
• Locations available: Newcastle, Guildford and Bristol.

Communities and Mobility WSP

Our Local Government team provide innovative solutions to the mobility needs of communities across the UK, increasing the quality, safety and accessibility of the transportation network and improving connectivity.

• Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Civil Engineering
• Locations: Exeter and Gloucestershire

Building Structures WSP

Our Building Structures team collaborate with leading architects and developers on award-winning projects. You'll engage in structural design, coordination, and preparing reports for iconic UK projects.

Degrees backgrounds considered: MEng Structural Engineering and MEng Civil & Structural Engineering

• Locations available: Belfast & Basingstoke

Graduate Development Programme

Our Graduates told us the best part of being on the Graduate Development Programme is the support for their own personal development and large network available to them. They have the chance to work on a wide variety of projects enabling them to work closely with other disciplines, allowing them to gain a better understanding of their role on projects and how this enhances the schemes they are involved in. As well as the large pool of experts to guide them throughout their journey.

We have established relationships with professional institutions including but not all ICE, IStructE, You will have the opportunity to select a technical mentor to help you on your journey, and to reward you for your efforts, (when you reach certain professional milestones, you'll even get a bonus as a thank you and well done for your hard work).

Our 2-year Graduate Programme is designed to support personal career development and growth through a blended learning experience. The programme includes core business skills and career focused training, networking opportunities, professional registration mentoring and on-the-job experience. The development programme consists of four key streams illustrated below:

• 2 day in-person induction
• In person training days
• Technical role specific training
• Curated online content
• On-the-job experience
• Additional resources and activities

We also have a unique Professional Growth Network (PGN), which is a networking group run by early career professionals for ECP's. It helps to grow your network of contacts across the business as well as providing you with opportunities for extra experience and to support you in achieving chartered status or other professional accreditations.

• You'll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master's or bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• You'll be looking to start work in September 2025
• Have a passion for sustainable engineering solutions
• An enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems
• You'll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have
• You will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.

Please be aware behavioural assessment results at WSP are valid for a period of 12 months, if you have completed an assessment within this timeframe and been unsuccessful, we will not be able to consider your application.

How long does the process take?

You'll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within 5 days of submission. After reviewing your application, if we feel your background and skills are suitable, you will be sent through to the second stage in the process which is an online behavioural assessment. To learn more about the assessment please visit Support For Candidates Arctic Shores

If you are successful after completing the assessment, we will be work hard to match you to the most suitable roles in our business. If you are selected for the final stage in the process, which is an interview, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity further.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the

best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.



Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria . click apply for full job details