2026 Graduate Programme - Energy - Asset Management and Advisory

WSP; North East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking graduates for their Asset Management and Advisory team. In this role, you will work on innovative projects focused on energy solutions while collaborating with a diverse array of clients. The firm offers a two-year Graduate Development programme aimed at supporting professional growth and preparing candidates for chartered status. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in engineering and a desire to contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing support

Flexibility in working hours

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduated with at least a 2:1 in a master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Passion for Engineering and innovative thinking.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support asset integrity assessments using digital tools.
• Conduct power system studies and technical reports.
• Engage with clients and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Technical reporting

Client engagement

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

PowerFactory

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Overview

We are looking for graduates for our Asset Management and Advisory team within Energy, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment with a diverse range of clients and projects.

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

• Power Generation: London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester or Glasgow
• Power Systems: London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester or Glasgow

A little bit more about your role and the team…

Working as a Graduate in Asset Management and Advisory means working on exciting and innovative projects. This service line is composed of the Power Systems Consulting and Energy Strategy Consulting teams delivering services to national and international clients and is comprised of circa 50 colleagues with a range of engineering and multidisciplinary skills.

Projects

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

• Asset Life extension projects
• Reliability modelling
• Audit and site inspections
• Stability analysis for low carbon technologies connections
• Harmonic studies for large solar PV and battery energy storage systems
• Technical support for grid code compliance testing
• Network innovation projects

Our Asset Management and Advisory team includes

Power Generation:

Join our Asset Integrity team and help shape the future of energy infrastructure through engineering excellence and digital innovation. As a Graduate Engineer, you’ll work across renewable, thermal, and nuclear power generation sectors, applying your Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering background to real-world challenges. You’ll be part of a team that leverages data analytics, digital twins, and smart inspection technologies to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of critical assets. You’ll be mentored by industry experts, encouraged to innovate, and empowered to make a tangible impact from day one.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Supporting asset integrity assessments using digital tools for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle modelling.
• Assisting in developing data-driven maintenance and inspection strategies.
• Contributing to technical reports, risk assessments, and client presentations.
• Helping prepare proposals and support business development activities.
• Learning to use specialist software for asset diagnostics, modelling, and digital twin development.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across the UK and internationally.
• Participating in site visits, inspections, and stakeholder engagements.
• Staying informed on emerging technologies, materials, and regulatory standards.

Power Systems:

Become a member of our Power Systems team and play a hands-on role in shaping the UK’s energy future. You’ll work on projects that connect renewable energy, battery storage, and cutting-edge grid technologies to the national network, directly supporting the transition to net zero. As a graduate, you’ll gain exposure to both the technical and consultancy sides of the business, running power system studies, meeting clients, and helping to solve complex engineering challenges. You’ll be supported by experienced mentors, encouraged to bring your own ideas, and be part of a collaborative team where your contribution will have a real impact.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Supporting the delivery of power system studies (load flow, fault level, stability, harmonics).
• Assisting with grid connection support for renewable and storage developers.
• Contributing to technical reports and client presentations.
• Helping with project proposals and bid documents.
• Learning to use specialist power system software (e.g. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD).
• Participating in multi-disciplinary project teams across the UK and internationally.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement and client meetings.
• Keeping up to date with emerging energy technologies and regulations.

Here, your work will help light the way to net zero. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive 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 and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of 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. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as the ICE, IMechE, and IET, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status. To learn more about sectors and specialisms we recruit our Graduates into, as well as qualification requirements, please click on the Graduate brochure or Graduate website link below.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a 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 requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment 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
• You’ll have a desire for engineering, infrastructure, and digital tools
• You’ll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems
• You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have
• You’ll be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? If you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.

For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure and application & selection pages.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knitted community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are a leading engineering and professional services firm. Our 72,800 people are united by creating positive, long-lasting impacts through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international expertise.

What’s In It For You?

Work-life balance

Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. We support employee resource groups to foster inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We support health and wellbeing through the Thrive programme, including Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.

Flex your time

WSP My Hour allows taking one hour per day for personal activities with flexible time adjustments. We offer part-time/flexible working, extra leave options, and flexible use of bank holidays.

Your development

We invest in development through training, mentoring, and chartership support.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP we welcome applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and offer workplace adjustments as needed.