Overview

We are looking for graduates for our Intelligent Infrastructure team at WSP. You will join a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy, supporting a diverse range of clients and projects with a collaborative environment.

What we offer and teams

Graduate opportunities across several services and locations, including:

• Operations and Safety - Policy Monitoring & Evaluation: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Guildford
• Operations and Safety - Tunnel Systems & Operations: Guildford, Bristol or London
• Operations and Safety - Human Centered Design: Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham
• Systems & Infrastructure: London, Manchester, Bristol
• Lighting & Energy Solutions: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, London or Southampton

Areas include human centered design, cyber security, digital design, zero emission vehicles, and active travel, with opportunities to work on high-profile projects.

Projects and activities

As part of the Intelligent Infrastructure team you will help deliver projects such as Sizewell Nuclear Power Plant, HS2, National Highways, Local Authority active travel schemes, A303 Stonehenge tunnel, A83 debris flow shelter, Dartford Tunnel, and Medway Tunnel. Day-to-day activities may include:

• Applying human factors, ergonomics and behaviour change to transportation or infrastructure projects
• Research design, execution and reporting (quantitative and qualitative)
• User identification and profiling including behavioural insights
• Human Factors assessments to inform infrastructure schemes and designs
• Supporting client proposals

Other teams include:

• Policy Monitoring & Evaluation – helps deliver monitoring and evaluation for transport policies and programmes across central and local government.
• Tunnel Systems & Operations – end-to-end tunnel systems design and delivery, including safety and operations across road, rail and utilities sectors.
• Systems & Infrastructure – technology and infrastructure solutions to manage road networks and traffic control strategies.
• Lighting & Energy Solutions – design and consultancy across lighting, electrical and energy projects, with professional development opportunities.

What we will look for

Applicants should typically have a 2:2 or above in a relevant field. Details of application requirements and timelines are provided in the Graduate brochure or Graduate website. Roles start in April or September 2026 and involve a mix of engineering and consulting activities, stakeholder collaboration and problem solving.

• Complete the application form in full and pass an online skill assessment
• Start in April or September 2026
• Demonstrate a passion for engineering and consulting
• Interest in the built environment, infrastructure and economy
• Creativity and drive to solve problems; willingness to share new ideas
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in dynamic projects

For more information about our application and selection process, please refer to the Early Careers brochure and related pages.

What’s in it for you

We offer a two-year Graduate Development Programme with blended learning, mentoring for professional registration, and on-the-job experience. We also provide work-life balance and inclusive benefits, including hybrid working, flexible hours, and development opportunities such as chartership support.

EEO statement We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, with workplace adjustments available on request.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Professional Services