Overview

Join to apply for the 2026 Graduate Programme - Transport & Infrastructure - Civil role at WSP.

We are seeking graduates for our Civil teams who are adaptable and eager to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory consultancy. You will contribute to a collaborative environment, applying your skills to a variety of clients and projects across services including bridges, airport planning and advisory, airfield engineering, maritime engineering, and pavements.

Responsibilities

• Work on exciting and innovative civil projects across specialist services (bridges, airport planning & advisory, airfield engineering, maritime engineering, pavements).
• Gain hands-on experience, early responsibility, and cross-disciplinary collaboration on small and large-scale projects.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers and build a solid foundation for a career in engineering within a global industry.
• Contribute to day-to-day activities such as inspections, design, assessments, reporting, asset management, and project management, depending on the team.
• Support proposal development and bids for potential new projects where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Evidence of strong motivation for engineering and a desire to contribute to the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy.
• Available to start in April or September 2026.
• Completed application in full with all required questions answered; online skill enabler assessments may be part of the process.
• Desire to learn, be creative, solve problems, and share new ideas with the team.

Attraction & Benefits

• Two-year Graduate Development Programme with blended learning, mentorship, and opportunities for professional registration and chartership (ICE/IStructE).
• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (flexibility to work from home two days a week) and access to modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusive culture with emphasis on belonging and supporting employee wellbeing (Thrive programme, Virtual GP, menopause support, gym benefits, and flexible benefits).
• Flexible work arrangements (part-time, variable hours, ability to purchase additional leave, use of bank holidays).

To find out more about opportunities and the application process, please refer to the Early Careers brochure and the Graduate website.

Additional information

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission for full consideration. We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.