2026 Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Building Structures

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking graduates for their Structural Engineering teams. The role involves designing structural components, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and preparing technical documentation. Candidates should have a master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to develop their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Graduate Development Programme

Mentoring for professional registration

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Graduate role requiring a 2:2 in a master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and building materials essential.
• Candidates must demonstrate good attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design structural frames and components for buildings.
• Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, including drawings and calculations.
• Attend site visits and coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Eagerness to learn

Understanding of structural mechanics

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit (BIM)

AutoCAD

Tekla

Rhino

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 seeking Graduates for our Building Structures 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.

Role and team

Structural Engineers in the Buildings Sector work collaboratively with architects and other consultants to develop coordinated designs for the built environment. The role requires a broad range of skills and includes a wide variety of tasks from the technical tasks, like carrying out calculations manually or using analysis software and producing BIM models and drawings; you will also be involved in creative duties, such as developing innovative designs or new processes.

A little bit more about your role and the team…

Graduates working in our Structural Engineering teams begin contributing to activities our Structural Engineers are part of from day one, initially with close support from more experienced engineers. Graduates who join our teams will gradually develop more independence through a combination of hands-on experience and structured training, and will become mentors to more junior colleagues.

You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams and mentored by experienced engineers, gaining exposure to real-word challenges and innovative solutions.

Locations

We are recruiting for Graduates for Building Structures in the following locations:

• London, Southampton, Basingstoke, Cardiff and Newcastle

Projects

Our teams work on some of the most prestigious assignments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:

• The Shard and 22 Bishopsgate
• Newfoundland Tower
• Elephant and Castle Town Centre
• London Bridge Station
• Birmingham Sports Hub, Elison Institute
• Old Oak Common and High Speed Rail Station
• Durley Chine Sustainability Hub
• Bournemouth; Confidential Research Campus, Southampton
• The Babbage Building – a new Engineering department for the University of Plymouth.
• New Energy Centres in Barking, Colchester and Bradford and a variety of Defence Projects
• Catterick Health Centre
• RAAC Surveys and remedial Design

What the role entails

Our Structural Engineers design structural frames and components for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings using materials like concrete, steel, masonry, and timber. They collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary teams to ensure functional and aesthetic structural designs. Preparing technical documentation, including drawings and calculations, ensuring compliance with building codes and client requirements.

Attending site visits involves coordinating with contractors and engineers, addressing design queries during construction. Promoting sustainable design practices, supporting the use of low-carbon materials and efficient systems while meeting regulatory standards. As well as utilising software such as Revit (BIM), AutoCAD, Tekla, Rhino, and structural analysis tools for modelling and coordination.

Day-to-day activities

• Reviewing architectural plans and proposing structural solutions.
• Performing load assessments and structural calculations.
• Drafting and updating structural drawings and BIM models.
• Attending design coordination meetings with architects and MEP teams.
• Visiting construction sites to inspect structural elements and report findings.
• Carrying out appraisals of existing buildings and reporting on their current condition and suitability for adaptation.
• Responding to queries from contractors and other design consultants.
• Researching innovative materials, construction methods and design techniques.

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: Early Careers brochure

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 the ICE and IStructE making your development a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered status.

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 2:2 in a master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please visit our Graduate brochure or 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’s recruitment process.
• You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
• You’ll have an understanding of structural mechanics and building materials.
• You’ll have a good attention for detail.
• You’ll have a good level of communication skills with the ability to explain structural concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and a capability to persuade and enthuse others.
• You will have an eagerness to learn, contributing to complex building projects with an interest in construction technology and how buildings are built.
• 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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