Overview

2026 Graduate Programme - Building Specialists - Fire, Energy Solutions & Facades at WSP in the UK & Ireland. We are looking for Graduates to join Building Specialists teams with a collaborative environment and opportunities to work on diverse projects across Fire Engineering, Digital Services, Façade Engineering and Energy Solutions.

What you will do

As a Graduate in Building Specialists, you will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams, mentored by experienced professionals, and gain exposure to real-world challenges and innovative solutions. You will contribute to prestigious projects and help deliver best-in-class engineering and advisory services in a complex design and compliance environment.

Responsibilities

• Fire Engineering: support the development of fire strategies, design of fire protection systems, and producing fire strategy documents and technical reports demonstrating compliance with Building Regulations Part B.
• Digital Services: assist in delivering BIM/digital advisory, develop digital strategies across project lifecycles, coordinate and review BIM models for accuracy, ensure compliance with ISO19650, and support digital collaboration.
• Façade Engineering: assist in engineering calculations, prepare design details and drawings, understand façade materials and engineering aspects, participate in site inspections, and gain familiarity with software tools (e.g., Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper).
• Energy Solutions: assist in heat networks evaluation and engineering, support site visits, learn software tools, participate in design team meetings, and help prepare presentations and bid support.
• Engage with clients and partners, attend design team meetings, and contribute to problem solving and innovation across disciplines.

What we will be looking for

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• Interest in Building Specialists services and awareness of building systems (lighting, security) and digital Engineering/BIM (ISO 19650).
• Desire to learn and develop new skills in BIM coordination and digital project delivery.
• Understanding of engineering or construction design processes and curiosity about new technologies that can solve real-world problems.
• Ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, and contribute to a collaborative culture.
• Willingness to start in April or September 2026.

Graduate Development Programme

Two-year development programme with blended learning, core business and professional skills training, mentoring for professional registration, and on-the-job experience. Includes support for chartership with bodies such as ICE, IStructE, IMechE, and IET.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance and hybrid working policy (two days in the office).
• Inclusive and supportive culture with employee resource groups and a focus on inclusion and belonging.
• Health and wellbeing support, Thrive programme, Virtual GP, and menopause support package.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options and leave flexibilities.
• Development opportunities, mentoring, and support towards Chartered status.

EEO statement: 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. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and support workplace adjustments as needed.