Register Your Interest - 2026 Graduate Development Programme
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Job Description
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
Job Description
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
Our Graduate Development Programme blends business, technical, career and personal skills development for early career professionals to thrive in their careers. It also provides the opportunities to work on projects and initiatives that influence the future and create a lasting impact on communities and the environment.
Our goal is to ensure that all early career professionals are set up for success and receive the support and guidance to enable them to progress in their careers.
We will be opening for applications for our 2026 Graduate Development Programme from Friday 12th September - so please apply to register your interest via the ‘Apply’ button below. Once applications open in September, we will email to notify you!
We Recruit For The Following Business Areas
- Communities & Mobility
- Earth & Environment
- Energy & Water
- Planning, Property & Advisory
- Transport & Infrastructure
- Property, Buildings & Industry
- Management Services
Please find below some important information about our application process and timelines.
Our Application Process
- Online structured application
- Online skill enabler assessment
- Interview fays, face-to-face or virtual interviews
- Offer of employment
- Applications open: First application window September - November. We then re-open for continuous recruitment for remaining vacancies from December - May.
- Interview days/Interviews: November - May
- ECP Development Programme start dates: April or September 2026
- You’ll be graduating in 2026 or you may have recently graduated with at least a 2:2 in a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
- You'll be looking to start work in April or September 2026
- Have a passion for planning and consulting or sustainable engineering solutions
- An enthusiasm for creativity and drive to solve problems
- You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have
- You will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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