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

What you will do

• Join a team of 350 water science and engineering professionals working across flood risk, water resources, hydrology, flood modelling, sustainable urban drainage, water quality, water EIA, hydromorphology, hydroecology and hydrogeology.
• 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 sectors such as power, transport, nuclear and mining.
• Work on a diverse range of projects across the UK water sector, such as watercourse design, flood alleviation schemes, and flood protection schemes.

What the team includes

• Rivers and Coast: Graduates deliver engineering solutions to rivers and flood challenges around the UK; example projects include Kendal Flood Alleviation Scheme and East West Rail watercourse management.

Day-to-day activities

• Delivery 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 flood projects including hydraulic systems, flood defences, drainage and ancillary structures.
• Preparing work schedules and specifications for contractors.
• Carrying out asset inspections above and below ground.
• Working with local authorities and environmental organisations.

Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development through a blended learning experience, with core business and professional skills training, career development workshops, networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and on-the-job experience.

What we will be looking for

• You will have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
• You’ll have a passion for engineering and consulting in Water, a desire for environment, engineering and planning, an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems, and you’ll want to inspire us with new ideas.
• Candidates must complete the application form in full and respond to all questions; online skill enabler assessment is also required as part of the process.

For further information regarding the application process and timelines, please visit our Early Careers brochure or Graduate website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days from home per week) and modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and belonging with a culture that values diverse backgrounds and authentic contribution.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, and menopause support package.
• Flexibility with options like WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, and leave options.
• Development through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

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We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments on request.