Overview

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We are looking for graduates for our Power Generation and Gas team who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment with a diverse range of clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Work across various design stages including Feasibility, FEED, Conceptual Design and Detailed Design.
• Collaborate with a variety of clients within the Power Generation and Gas sector.
• Undertake interesting projects in the growing energy transition space and help deliver projects such as NGT Project Union East Coast FEED, Gas Pipeline & Above Ground Installation Design, NGT asset health design works, Hydrogen pipeline routing and design, CO2 pipeline design.
• Day-to-day activities include report writing, calculations, writing specifications, supporting other engineers on projects, and project coordination across multi-disciplinary delivery.

Qualifications

• You will have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a master’s degree in a relevant subject for the role.
• Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions; this is mandatory. Successful candidates proceed to an online skill enabler assessment as part of the recruitment process.
• You’ll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
• Passion for engineering and consulting, with a desire for infrastructure; enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems; willingness to share new ideas.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and to adapt to dynamic project environments.

Graduate Development & Progression

• Two-year Graduate Development programme designed to support personal and professional development through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, networking, mentoring for professional registration, and on-the-job experience.
• Graduates can progress to roles such as Assistant Engineer and Senior Engineer, depending on progress.

What We Will Be Looking For

• All candidates should be eligible and apply in full; early consideration is encouraged.
• We encourage right-fit qualifications; if you don’t meet all criteria, apply to explore alignment with other opportunities within the Graduate programme.
• Visit the Graduate brochure or Graduate website for more detail on sectors, specialisms, and qualification requirements.
• Ready to start in April or September 2026.

What's in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working; flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging; a culture of integrity and inclusion with employee resource groups.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
• Flex your time with WSP My Hour and flexible working arrangements, plus leave options.
• Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartered status support.

Company

We are a leading engineering and professional services firm with a global team focused on creating positive, long-lasting impacts. With 72,800 people globally and a strong UK & Ireland presence, we are committed to local communities and international knowledge sharing.