Overview

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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. You will work in a collaborative environment with a diverse range of clients and projects.

What you will be doing

As a Graduate in one of our Building Specialists teams, you will work on exciting and innovative projects and contribute to delivering best-in-class service in a complex design and compliance environment. You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams, mentored by experienced professionals, and receive guidance as you develop your skills.

Projects – You will help deliver prestigious assignments such as:

• Monklands Replacement Hospital, Scotland
• Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
• New Riverside Stand, Fulham FC
• Control Posts, Heathrow Airport
• Mayfield Republic

Our Building Specialist Teams Include

• Fire Engineering – Involves developing the overall fire strategy, designing fire protection systems, means of escape, smoke control, sprinkler systems, and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations Part B.
• Digital Services – Leads BIM implementation, information management and visualisation; supports digital transformation and BIM coordination across disciplines.
• Façade Engineering – Design of building envelopes, glazing and façade systems; collaboration with architects, developers and contractors.
• Energy Solutions – Heat networks development, evaluation, engineering and supervision of construction; opportunities to develop tools and pursue chartered status.

Day-to-day activities could include

• Producing fire strategy reports, writing technical design notes, and marking up drawings for fire strategy plans.
• Supporting BIM and digital delivery activities, coordinating models and ensuring standards compliance (e.g., ISO19650).
• Assisting in preparation of engineering calculations, design details and site inspections for façades projects.
• Attending design team meetings and site visits; collaborating with other disciplines.
• Assisting with bids and proposals for digital and façade projects, as applicable.

Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, mentoring for professional registration and 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, with encouragement to achieve chartered status with professional bodies (e.g., ICE, IStructE, IMechE, IET). Enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement will guide you toward chartered or incorporated status.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• You have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master's or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction management or related field.
• Complete the application form in full and pass the online skill enabler assessment as part of the recruitment process.
• Available to start in April or September 2026.
• Passion for Building Specialists services and awareness of building systems (including lighting and security).
• Interest in digital engineering and BIM and willingness to learn BIM coordination and digital project delivery.
• Understanding of engineering or construction design processes and curiosity about new technologies.
• Desire to learn, develop and contribute new ideas.
• A readiness to join a supportive, collaborative team and share ideas.

Don’t meet all criteria? If you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can assess alignment to this role and other opportunities on our Graduate programme.

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance – Hybrid working policy, with flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, supporting an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym membership benefits and menopause support.

Flex your time – WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities; flexible working arrangements and adaptable holiday options.

Your development – Investment in training, mentoring and chartership pathways.

#WeAreWSP – We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will interview disabled applicants who meet essential criteria; please request workplace adjustments if needed.

As part of our equal opportunity commitment, we welcome applications from diverse candidates across sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global team committed to creating positive, long-lasting impacts in communities and projects across the UK and Ireland.