Overview

2026 Graduate Programme - Energy - Power Generation & Gas. Join to apply for this role at WSP. This two-year Graduate Development programme supports personal and professional development through an engaging blended learning experience, mentoring for professional registration, and a breadth of on‑the‑job experience.

What you will be doing

We are recruiting Graduates for the Power Generation and Gas team in locations including Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. You will have a flexible approach and the appetite to learn in a leading engineering and professional advisory services consultancy. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills for a diverse range of clients and projects. You will work across the design stages including feasibility, FEED, conceptual design and detailed design, across a variety of clients within the sector.

Projects

• 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

• Report writing
• Calculations
• Writing specifications
• Supporting other engineers on projects
• Project coordination and multi-disciplinary project delivery

You will be joining a supportive environment and enthusiastic team, with mentorship from industry experts and the possibility to pursue chartered or incorporated professional status through our accredited pathways.

Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development through a blended learning experience. The programme includes core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on‑the‑job experience.

To find out more, please visit: Who we are - ECP. Graduates can progress to roles such as Assistant Engineer and Senior Engineer, dependent on progress.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a master’s degree in a relevant subject for the role. To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you, please visit our Graduate brochure or Graduate Website.

• Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This applies to all candidates. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Those who pass will complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early careers recruitment process.
• You’ll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026
• You’ll have a passion for engineering and consulting
• You’ll have a desire for infrastructure
• You’ll have creativity and a drive to solve problems
• You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas
• You’ll work with internal and external stakeholders and adapt to dynamic project environments

“Don’t quite meet all the criteria? If you have the right qualifications for our roles, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.”

Application & Selection

For further information regarding our application and selection process, including timelines, please visit our Early Careers brochure. We review applications on a rolling basis, so apply early to ensure full consideration.

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance
We offer hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in our offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences. We promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, with employee resource groups to support a diverse workforce.

Health & Wellbeing
We support wellbeing through the Thrive programme, including access to a Virtual GP and menopause support, plus a gym membership discount program and workplace adjustments as needed.

Flex your time
The WSP My Hour policy allows one hour daily for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement options are available.

Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and opportunities toward chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.