2026 Graduate Programme - Building Specialists - Fire, Energy Solutions & Facades

WSP USA; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking Graduates for Building Specialists teams. As a Graduate, you'll work on innovative projects, applying your skills in a collaborative environment. You'll be mentored by professionals and engage in activities related to fire engineering, digital services, façade engineering, and energy solutions. This role requires enthusiasm for building services and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Qualifications

• Interest in digital engineering and BIM.
• Ability to complete the application form and pass an online skill enabler assessment.
• Willingness to pursue chartered status with professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Work on exciting and innovative projects within multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in client interactions and support project managers.
• Develop and manage digital strategies across projects.

Skills

Passion for Building Specialists services

Eagerness to learn

Curiosity about new technologies

Education

Graduated with at least a 2:2 in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field

Job description

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are looking for Graduates for our Building Specialists teams, 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.

A little bit more about your role

Working as a Graduate in one of our Building Specialists teams means working on exciting and innovative projects. We bring the latest techniques to ensure clients get best in class service in what is an increasingly complex design and compliance environment. You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams and mentored by experienced professionals, gaining exposure to real-world challenges and innovative solutions. You will be part of a supportive team culture where you’ll receive mentoring and guidance as you develop your skills.

Locations and services

• Fire Engineering: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh
• Digital Services: London, Manchester and Glasgow
• Façade Engineering: London and Manchester
• Energy Solutions: Glasgow and London or Leeds

Projects

Our teams work on prestigious assignments, and you will help deliver projects such as:

• Monklands Replacement Hospital, Scotland
• Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
• New Riverside Stand, Fulham FC
• Control Posts, Heathrow Airport
• Mayfield Republic

Our Building Specialist Teams

Fire Engineering

Our Fire Engineering team is involved in the development of the overall fire strategy for a building, including the design of fire protection systems, means of escape, building layout, smoke control and other related aspects. A Graduate in this team helps protect buildings and occupants by ensuring compliance with Building Regulations fire safety and by producing fire strategy documents and technical reports. Day-to-day activities include:

• Producing fire strategy reports for proposed and existing buildings
• Writing technical design notes
• Marking up architectural drawings to produce fire strategy plans
• Reviewing existing documentation
• Design team meetings and site visits
• Responding to fire-related queries from other disciplines

Digital Services

Digital Services lead the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM), information management and visualisation across Property and Buildings. The team transforms traditional practices into smart, efficient, and sustainable solutions using BIM and digital innovations. As a graduate in this area, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking Digital Services team with support from experienced professionals.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Supporting project teams in delivering BIM, digital advisory and innovative services
• Assisting in developing and managing digital strategies across a project’s life cycle
• Coordinating and reviewing BIM models for accuracy
• Ensuring compliance with BIM standards, including ISO 19650
• Gaining experience using common data environments
• Helping to implement workflows for digital collaboration
• Contributing to bids and proposals with BIM and digital support

Façade Engineering

Façade Engineering covers the design of building envelopes and related disciplines such as structural engineering, environment design, sustainability, acoustics, materials technology and installation. The façade package is a key element of a project and typically a significant portion of build cost. A Façade Engineer works with signature architects, developers and contractors across concept to construction.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Assisting with engineering calculations, thermal modelling and glass design analysis
• Preparing design details and drawings
• Attend sessions to understand façade materials and engineering aspects
• Site inspections of façade installations
• Awareness of weather performance, building physics, ventilation, solar gain control and insulation
• Collaborating with other design disciplines
• Improving software competency (e.g., Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper)

Energy Solutions

Energy Solutions is WSP’s heat networks business. This team focuses on evaluation, engineering and supervising the construction of heat networks. Graduates join a team at the forefront of developing this technology and can be involved in modelling, tools development and chartered engineer progression.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Client engagement and supporting project managers
• Site visits to assess construction progress and quality
• Learning new software and tools
• Attending design team meetings and interfacing with disciplines
• Creating presentations of report outcomes
• Supporting bid managers in learning how to win work

Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development programme supports personal and professional development through blended learning, workshops, mentoring for professional registration and diverse on-the-job experiences.

For more information, please refer to the Early Careers brochure and related materials available through the Graduate website or brochure links.

What we will be looking for

You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field. You should be prepared to start in April or September 2026. We’re looking for passion for Building Specialists services, an awareness of building systems including lighting and security, an interest in digital engineering and BIM, eagerness to learn, curiosity about new technologies and a drive to solve problems. You’ll be encouraged to share new ideas and inspire the team.

• You’ll be able to complete the application form in full and pass an online skill enabler assessment as part of the recruitment process.
• You’ll be ready to start in April or September 2026
• You’ll have enthusiasm for our Building Specialists services
• You’ll have an understanding of building systems and digital project delivery (BIM)
• You’ll be curious about new technologies and how they can be applied to real-world problems
• You’ll be ready to pursue chartered status with professional bodies

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? If you have the right qualifications, apply and we can consider alignment to other opportunities in our Graduate programme.

For information on the Application & Selection process, please visit the Early Careers brochure or Application & Selection materials. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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