2026 Graduate Programme - Energy - Power & Gas

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking graduates for their Power and Gas team in Manchester. The role involves working on exciting projects and offering solutions that drive positive environmental impact. Candidates should have a master's degree and a passion for engineering and consulting. A flexible work environment is offered, along with a Graduate Development Programme for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Training and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Graduated with at least a 2:1 in a master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Passion for engineering and consulting.
• Desire for infrastructure and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Work on innovative projects in Power and Gas.
• Guide clients in Low Carbon solutions.
• Participate in various design stages of projects.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Creativity

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

We are looking for graduates for our Power and Gas 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 Graduates for this team in the following locations:

• Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London

Role and responsibilities

Working as a Graduate in Power and Gas will mean working on exciting and innovative projects, guiding our clients in making informed decisions to build business resilience and implement Low Carbon solutions that will ultimately drive a positive impact on their business, people, our earth, and the environment.

As a graduate you will be working across various design stages including feasibility, FEED, conceptual design and detailed design, across a variety of clients within the sector.

Projects

• NGT Project Union East Coast FEED
• Gas Pipeline & Above Ground Installation Design
• NGT asset health design works
• Hydrogen pipeline routing and design
• CO2 pipeline design

Day-to-day activities

• Report writing
• Calculations
• Writing specifications
• Supporting other engineers on projects
• Project coordination and multi-disciplinary project delivery

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 programme includes 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. Graduates working within the Power and Gas team can, dependent on progress, typically progress to an Assistant Engineer and Senior Engineer thereafter. To find out 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 look for

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. Please visit our Graduate brochure or website for potential areas of the business that are relevant to you.

• 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 and consulting
• You’ll have a desire for infrastructure
• You’ll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems
• You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have
• In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments

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

Application & Selection

For further information regarding our application and selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure. We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

Why WSP

Join our close-knit 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. We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a culture of innovation, integrity, and impact.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance

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 that 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 provides access to a medical professional when needed. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments and benefits such as gym membership support and menopause resources.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers flexible time options, with additional leave and the ability to use bank holidays to suit you. We also provide part-time options and flexible working arrangements.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and opportunities toward chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, reassignment, or belief, and we support those with disabilities by offering workplace adjustments. If you require adjustments, please let us know.