Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, shaping a career as unique as you.

We are looking for graduates for our Planning and Development (Civils Design) team who are flexible and willing to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment for a diverse range of clients and projects.

Locations

• Guildford, Basingstoke, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Leeds

Your role and the team

As a Graduate in Planning and Development (Civils Design), you will work on exciting and innovative projects across defence, energy, residential, and logistics & distribution, with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Projects

You will help deliver projects such as:

• Omega Development Warrington – Largest mixed-use development in the North-West
• Monklands Hospital
• Eden Project
• York Central

Day-to-day activities

• Master planning, concept and detailed civil engineering designs including: Highway design, Earthworks design, Surface water drainage design and Foul water drainage design
• Utility services coordination
• Completing design calculations and drawing outputs
• Production of engineering reports and specifications
• Attending design team meetings

Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development through an engaging blended learning experience. The programme includes core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of 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. Many employees have started as graduates and advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as ICE, with support through enrolment in a professional institution's training agreement.

For information about the Sectors and Specialisms we recruit into, as well as qualification requirements, please visit the Graduate brochure or Graduate Website.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

You should have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a relevant subject (degree or master’s) for the role. To aid your search for relevant areas of the business, please visit our Graduate brochure or website: Graduate brochure or Graduate Website.

• Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all questions. This is mandatory for all candidates, including those from diverse backgrounds. You will then complete an online skill enabler assessment; both the application form and assessment are essential parts of the recruitment process.
• You’re likely to start work in April or September 2026.
• You’ll have a passion for engineering and consulting.
• You’ll have a desire for the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy.
• You’ll show creativity and a drive to solve problems.
• You’ll want to inspire us by sharing new ideas.

If you don’t meet all criteria, apply anyway—if you have the right qualifications, we can explore alignment to this role or other opportunities in our Graduate programme.

Application & Selection

For further information regarding our application and selection process, including timelines, please visit the Early Careers brochure or Application & Selection. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; to ensure full consideration, submit early.

Why join WSP

Imagine a better future for you and for us. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working to make a difference in communities near and far.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world\'s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by a common purpose: creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international expertise.

What\'s in it for you?

Work-life balance
We understand work is one part of life. Our hybrid policy offers flexible work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences, encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, and promote a culture of inclusion. Employee resource groups support inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing
We support your health and wellbeing through Thrive, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.

Flex your time
WSP My Hour lets you take one hour daily for personal activities, with flexible time accounting. We also offer part-time and flexible working, additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.

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

#WeAreWSP
We positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and can arrange workplace adjustments on request.