2026 Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Building Services

WSP; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking graduates for their Building Services teams in England. The role involves designing and maintaining essential systems for various building types. Graduates will collaborate on innovative projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to sustainability assessments. A passion for Building Services is essential, along with a relevant degree. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Health and wellbeing programs

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a relevant subject.
• Strong desire to learn about Building Services and Technology Systems.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external stakeholders on projects.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance.
• Assist Senior Engineers with tender documents.
• Participate in sustainability assessments.

Skills

Collaborative working

Technical drawing using AutoCAD

Understanding of building services

Sustainability assessment participation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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 Services 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 and the team…

Working as a Graduate in one of our Building Services teams will involve working on exciting and innovative projects, including large office buildings, hospitals, hotels, residential complexes, data centres and education buildings. The role of a Building Services Engineer involves designing, developing, and maintaining the essential systems and services that ensure the functionality, safety, and comfort of buildings. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems, and public health services. The role is both challenging and rewarding, providing a chance to make a tangible impact on the built environment. You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams and mentored by experienced engineers, gaining exposure to real-world challenges and innovative solutions.

Locations

• Building Services: London, Basingstoke, Brighton, Cambridge, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Leeds and Edinburgh.
• Smart Buildings: London
• Public Health: London

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with external stakeholders.
• Conducting site inspections and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Drafting Mechanical or Electrical layouts, using Revit or AutoCAD and running calculations.
• Reviewing technical drawings and coordinating with other disciplines.
• Supporting Senior Engineers in preparing tender documents.
• Attending site visits to observe installations or conduct surveys.
• Participating in sustainability assessments (e.g. BREEM).

Building Services – Building Technology Systems

Our SMART Buildings team is a leader in Smart strategy development through the construction process and technical ICT & AV design. We are passionate about deeply understanding clients\' needs and collaborating to specify the right technologies to enable their current aims, while positioning them to be able to adopt and integrate future technology. To do this, WSP\'s Building Technology Systems team offers a complete and comprehensive technology consulting service, collaborating with owners, designers and contractors to deliver award-winning projects in the UK and globally.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Collaborating across WSP with specialists in areas like MEP, Security, Lighting, ICT, AV to develop holistic and comprehensive Smart Buildings solutions.
• Gathering requirements from stakeholders, understanding client problems and opportunities, and what the desired outcomes should be.
• Designing and specifying implementation of these technologies, documenting formal requirements for approval and development.
• Working closely with project stakeholders to develop recommendations and work appropriate to the client\'s business needs.
• Presenting work outputs and thoughts to clients both as part of project delivery and as client internal change management.

Building Services Energy & Sustainability

Our Energy & Sustainability Engineers work at the forefront of sustainable building design. We are experts at assessing the energy use and carbon emissions of buildings and advising clients and project teams on how best to reduce them. The team has a diverse range of specialists in building energy modelling, Whole Life Carbon assessment and sustainability certifications. Our services are increasingly focused on helping understand optimal solutions in a holistic way, balancing embodied carbon, operational energy use and the health and wellbeing of building users.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Developing building simulation models to assess the performance of a project in terms of its operational Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and the thermal comfort of occupants.
• Assessing how environmental design strategies and technologies can reduce building energy consumption and coordinating with the wider design team on their implementation.
• Calculating the Whole Life Carbon (WLC) impacts of buildings and identifying opportunities for reduction.
• Identifying approaches to incorporate Circular Economy principles in building design.
• Reviewing the applicable planning and regulatory requirements for building energy use and carbon emissions and other sustainability criteria.
• Assessing the risks of climate change to building performance.

Future projects are likely to include Heathrow and Gatwick expansion plans on their journey towards net zero, Stadia projects, and new and refurbished Healthcare facilities.

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

Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such IMechE and IET, making your development a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution\'s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status.

To find out more about Sectors and Specialisms we recruit our Graduates into, as well as qualification requirements, please visit 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 2:2 in a master\'s or bachelor\'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 Early Careers brochure or Graduate webpage.

• 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 September 2026.
• You\'ll have a passion for Building Services or Technology Systems.
• You\'ll have a desire for the future of our built world.
• You will want to research, learn and analyse technologies and operating processes.
• You\'ll have an awareness of specialist building systems including lighting and security systems.
• You\'ll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
• You\'ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.

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.

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

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.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

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. 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

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.