Overview

We are looking for graduates for our Sustainable Water Management team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.

We are recruiting for Graduates in the following services and locations:

• Rivers and Coast: London, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds
• Catchment Science: London, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Shrewsbury
• Flood Risk Modelling: London, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool
• Flood Risk & Water EIA: London, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Basingstoke, Wrexham

Comprising of 350 water science and engineering professionals our Sustainable Water Management teams work across a wide spectrum of services covering flood risk, water resources, hydrology, flood modelling, sustainable urban drainage, water quality, water EIA, hydromorphology, hydroecology and hydrogeology. Through our projects we provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high-profile clients in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and other industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear and mining.

Projects and day-to-day activities

Graduates are likely to be involved in a diverse range of projects across the UK water sector, such as East West Rail watercourse design, Rotherham flood alleviation scheme and South Wales flood protection schemes.

• Delivery of a wide variety of civil engineering river and flood related schemes
• Preparing and supporting business cases for works to protect from flooding
• Developing outline and detailed designs for engineering flood projects including hydraulic systems, flood defences, drainage and ancillary structures
• Preparing work schedules and specifications for contractors
• Carrying out asset inspection works of above and below ground structures
• Working with local authorities and national environmentally based organisations

Rivers and Coast team

Graduates in the Rivers and Coast team will be working in a supportive and innovative team, delivering engineering solutions to rivers and flood challenges around the UK. Previous graduates have worked on Kendal Flood Alleviation Scheme and East West Rail watercourse management.

• Day-to-day activities include delivery of civil engineering river and flood related schemes

Flood Risk Modelling and Flood Risk & Water EIA

Effective stormwater and flood risk management reduces and mitigates the adverse impacts of population growth and urban development. Graduates will help clients define and respond to stormwater threats and develop management practices that address water quality issues. Our solutions manage and protect surface water resources for the long term. You will be joining a supportive environment and enthusiastic team, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.

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 mentoring for professional registration and 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, with many employees having started as graduates and advancing within the company. We encourage you to aim for chartered status with professional bodies and will support enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement.

For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for. 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 includes online skill enabler assessment. Both are essential parts of the early career recruitment process.
• You’ll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026
• You’ll have a passion for engineering and consulting in Water
• You’ll have a desire for the environment, engineering, and planning
• You’ll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems
• You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.

Other information

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance, hybrid working policy with two days WFH and flexible office collaboration. Inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing programmes, Virtual GP, gym discount, menopause support, and flexible benefits. Flex your time with WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working, additional leave options, and bank holiday usage. Development opportunities include training, mentoring, and Chartership support. We are a Disability Confident employer and invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Job details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Professional Services