2026 Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Building Specialists

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking Graduates for their Building Specialists teams. Successful candidates will engage in innovative projects across various engineering disciplines such as Fire, Security, and Façade Engineering. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional mentorship and development. Ideal for graduates with relevant degrees and a passion for building services and systems.

Benefits

Mentoring and guidance

Graduate Development Programme

Professional registration support

Qualifications

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a relevant degree.
• Passion for Buildings Specialists services.
• Understanding of engineering or construction design processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on real-world projects.
• Contribute to innovative solutions in building design.
• Receive mentoring from experienced professionals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interest in building systems

Curiosity about new technologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

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.

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

• Fire Engineering: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh
• Security Consulting: London, Leeds or Newcastle
• Façade Engineering: London and Manchester
• Energy Solutions: Glasgow and London or Leeds
• Advanced Structural Analysis - London

A little bit more about your role and the team…

Working as a Graduate in one of our Building Specialists teams, will mean working on exciting and innovative projects. We are proud of the value we can add to any project through the application of our specialist knowledge to solve client problems. We pride ourselves on bringing the latest techniques to the table to ensure that 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.

Projects

Our teams work on some prestigious assignments, and you will be helping 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 include:

Fire Engineering

Our Fire Engineering team is involved in the development of the overall fire strategy for a building, which involves the design of fire protection systems within buildings including means of escape, building layout, smoke control, sprinkler systems, reaction to fire of construction materials,

Working as a Graduate in our Fire Engineering team, you will be helping to protect buildings and occupants from the effects of fire and smoke by ensuring buildings are designed in line with Part B of the Building Regulations (fire safety). This is achieved by following relevant code guidance to produce fire strategy documents and other technical reports to demonstrate a building’s compliance or coming up with specific fire engineered solutions where following code guidance may not be feasible.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Producing fire strategy reports for proposed and existing buildings.
• Writing technical design notes.
• Marking up architectural drawings to produce fire strategy plans that outline aspects of the fire strategy.
• Reviewing existing documentation relating to the above.
• Design team meetings – with disciplines both internally and externally, as well as site visits.
• Responding to fire‑related queries from other disciplines such as IT & Security, facades, MEP, structures, architects etc.

Security Consulting

The Security Consulting team design and implement solutions that protect people, property and infrastructure from physical threats. The projects we deal with are iconic, groundbreaking and bring different challenges everyday. We engage with the end clients, users and police services to ensure safer places to live and work in this time of global unrest. Our projects are global enhancing the overall reach of WSP so differing standards and local risks inform the measures proposed and provided therefore not all projects are the same with a diverse range of sectors within the working portfolio such as Defence, Government, sports, transportation and data Centres.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Assisting with development of security strategies.
• Assisting with the development of threat, vulnerability risk assessments.
• Development of security need assessments.
• Assisting with development of vehicle dynamic assessments.
• Assisting with planning and specifying of physical measures such as doors, walls and windows.
• Site assessments: evaluate buildings and public spaces to identify vulnerabilities and recommend protective measures.
• Development of electronic security designs such as video surveillance and access control.

Degree backgrounds considered for Security Consulting are

Terrorism and Security. Politics, Security and International studies. International relations and Politics, International Security studies. Crime and Security Science and Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

Façade Engineering

Façade Engineering covers the design of building envelopes and encompasses a multitude of skill sets such as structural engineering, environmental design, sustainability, acoustics, fire engineering, materials technology, manufacturing processes, prototype testing and site installation. The façade package is a key element on any given project and typically amounts to some 30% of the build cost. As a Façade Engineer, you will be working closely with signature architects, developers, and contractors on a broad range of projects from concept through to construction.

We actively promote the development of each of our teams through experience and continued learning to develop our specialist knowledge and engineering skills in this highly technical field which sets us apart in the industry.

Day‑to‑day activities could include:

• Assisting in the preparation of engineering calculations including analysis of thermal modelling, building physics and glass design analysis.
• Assisting in the preparation of design details drawings, sketches & relevant design deliverables for the project.
• Attending sessions to develop and understanding of the various Façade Materials and Engineering aspects.
• Assisting senior members of the team carrying out site inspections to assess façade installations.
• Increasing awareness of basic weather performance issues, basic building physics including ventilation, solar gain control, thermal insulation and glare control.
• Collaborating with other teams gaining an awareness of the problems and constraints of the other major design disciplines such as architectural, structures, building services/M&E, fire engineering, acoustics etc.
• Improving your competency across various software such as Autodesk Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Flixo, Bisco, Builddesk, Strand, SJ Mepla.

Advanced Structural Analysis

We are looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our Blast Engineering team. Our Blast Engineering team provide specialised blast engineering services in support of all the major multi‑disciplinary projects of the business and is also uniquely positioned to offer independent and unbiased technical advice directly to end clients.

Day‑to‑day activities could include:

• Blast loading simulation using hydrocode modelling and simplified methods.
• Blast loading structural analysis using SDOF methods and FEA.
• Conducting code compliant design of structural components in order to mitigate blast and direct impact threats.
• Interpret and coordinate blast requirements based on security reports.
• Contributing to R&D activities of the advanced Structural Analysis Engineering team.
• Production of reports and presentations and attending client meetings.
• Collaborating with structural / security / façade engineering teams as and when required both internally and externally.

Degree backgrounds considered for Advanced Structural Analysis are

MSc or MEng Civil Engineering with a focus on any of the following: Structural Dynamics, Hydrocode Modelling, Dynamic non‑linear finite element analysis, blast engineering.

Energy Solutions

Energy Solutions is WSP’s heat networks business. Heat networks are a significant component of the UK’s strategy to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, and our Energy Solutions team specialise in their evaluation, engineering and supervising their construction. When you join us as a graduate, you’ll be joining a team at the forefront of developing this technology. Whether it’s as an energy modeller developing new tools to help us identify heat network development opportunities or working alongside more experienced colleagues to achieve chartered engineer status, you’ll be joining a highly skilled and friendly team, and what’s more - you’ll be making a real contribution to combating the climate emergency.

Day‑to‑day activities could include:

• Getting to know our clients and supporting project managers in a progress meeting.
• Visiting construction sites with one of our engineers to assess construction progress and quality.
• Learning to use new software – both proprietary and bespoke WSP tools.
• Sitting in on a design team meeting and understanding how we interface with other disciplines.
• Helping to create presentations that effectively communicates the outcomes of a report.
• Assisting our bid managers to learn about how we win work.

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, 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. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as ICE, IStructhE, 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 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 links 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.

To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please visit our Graduate brochure or website 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’s recruitment process.
• You’ll be looking to start work in April or September 2026.
• You’ll have a passion for our Buildings Specialists services and an awareness of building systems, including lighting and security.
• You’ll have an interest in digital Engineering and BIM in the future of the built environment (Digital services).
• You’ll be eager to learn and develop new skills in BIM coordination and digital project delivery (Digital services).
• You’ll have an understanding of engineering or construction design processes.
• You’ll be curious about new technologies and how these can be applied to solve real world problems.
• 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 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 - 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.

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