2026 Graduate Programme - Building Specialists - Fire, Energy Solutions & Facades

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2026 Graduate Programme - Building Specialists - Fire, Energy Solutions & Facades

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2026 Graduate Programme - Building Specialists - Fire, Energy Solutions & Facades

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

We are recruiting for Graduates in the following services and locations:

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.

Projects

Our teams work on some prestigious assignments, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:

Our Building Specialist Teams Include:

Fire Engineering

Our 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:

Digital Services

Digital Services lead the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM), information management and visualisation across Property and Buildings.

Our digital team are at the forefront of transforming traditional practices into smart, efficient, and sustainable solutions harnessing the power of BIM, and leveraging the latest digital innovations to revolutionise the way we design, construct, and maintain structures. Working as a graduate in this area of the business, you will be part of a forward-thinking Digital Services team, where you will be joining a group of Digital Transformation experts, who are delivering some of the world’s most exciting and complex projects. You’ll have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals that have shaped a sector and be supported by them as you grow your career.

Day-to-day Activities Could Include:

Façade Engineering

Façade Engineering Façade Engineering covers the design of building envelopes and encompasses a multitude of skill sets such as structural engineering, environmental design, sustainability, acoustics, fire engineering, materials technology, manufacturing processes, prototype testing and site installation. The façade package is a key element on any given project and typically amounts to some 30% of the build cost. As a Façade Engineer, you will be working closely with signature architects, developers, and contractors on a broad range of projects from concept through to construction.

We actively promote the development of each of our teams through experience and continued learning to develop our specialist knowledge and engineering skills in this highly technical field which sets us apart in the industry.

Day-to-day Activities Could Include:

Energy Solutions

Energy Solutions is WSP’s heat networks business. Heat networks are a significant component of the UK’s strategy to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, and our Energy Solutions team specialise in their evaluation, engineering and supervising their construction. When you join us as a graduate, you’ll be joining a team at the forefront of developing this technology. Whether it’s as an energy modeller developing new tools to help us identify heat network development opportunities or working alongside more experienced colleagues to achieve chartered engineer status, you’ll be joining a highly skilled and friendly team, and what’s more - you’ll be making a real contribution to combating the climate emergency.

Day-to-day Activities Could Include:

Day-to-day activities could include:

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, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.

Graduate 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.

To find out more, please visit: Who we are - ECP

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.

To find out more about Sectors and Specialisms we recruit our Graduates into, as well as qualification requirements, please click on the Graduate brochure or Graduate website links below.

What We 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 engineering, Architecture, Construction management or related field. To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please visit our Graduate brochure or website Early Careers brochure or Graduate webpage

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.

For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure - Application & Selection

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.

ABOUT US

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.

#WeAreWSP

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, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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Location:
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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