Overview

2026 Graduate Programme - Energy - Transition at WSP. We are recruiting graduates for our Energy Transition team, with opportunities across the UK and overseas in multi-disciplinary services from Thermal Transition to Renewable Power Generation.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical deliverables such as pipeline routing, piping design, CCGT specification, steam systems, and carbon capture plant integration.
• Develop process plant layouts and review UK and international standards to ensure compliant designs.
• Assist in proposal development and contribute to project development from concept through to constructed plant.
• Interact with clients and attend site visits; participate in site inspections on existing assets and visits to new developments.
• Perform static and dynamic analyses of structures; design structures primarily in steel and concrete; prepare project documentation, drawings and specifications; develop 3D models.
• Support feasibility studies, technical and environmental assessments, and long-term operational management services where applicable.

Projects

• Carbon capture plant integration on existing combustion plants (e.g., CCGT, waste to energy).
• Green Hydrogen generation plant design (e.g., PEM-based hydrogen production).
• New CCGT plants being designed and installed globally; upgrades to existing gas networks.
• Pipeline routing studies for large distribution networks; design and review of electrical and gas distribution projects; onshore wind turbine foundations; solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Design and review of new electrical substations in the UK and related inspection work.

Energy Transition Teams

Thermal Transition: Transition from thermal power to renewable energy with activities including design of wind/solar developments, carbon capture projects, battery storage and energy distribution; projects decarbonising UK electricity generation, gas transmission, hydrogen and carbon capture & storage.

Renewable Power Generation: Expertise across offshore wind, onshore wind, onshore solar and battery storage; involvement across project life cycle from design to delivery and client engagement.

Graduate Development Programme

Two-year programme designed to support personal and professional development through blended learning, core business skills, mentoring for professional registration, and on-the-job experiences. Graduates are encouraged to pursue chartered status and may join the ICE Training Agreement.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• You will have graduated with at least a 2:2 master’s degree in a relevant subject. If you don’t meet every criterion, apply and we can discuss alignment to this role and other opportunities.
• Candidates should be ready to start in April or September 2026 and have a passion for consulting, a desire for structural engineering and design, and an enthusiasm for creativity and problem solving.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, and adapt to dynamic project environments.

What’s In It For You

We offer work-life balance with hybrid working, flexible arrangements, and support for development including mentoring and chartership. We provide inclusive and supportive environments with wellbeing and flexible benefits programs.

Our Commitment We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments as needed.