2027 Graduate Programme - Energy Advisory

targetjobs UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is hiring graduates to join our Energy Advisory teams in 2027, offering a two‑year Graduate Development Programme designed to build skills, experience and a professional network. You will work on energy strategy, asset performance, and investment planning with national and international clients.

You will gain exposure to technical, strategic and data‑led projects across grid connections, power system studies and network innovation, developing practical advice for a lower‑carbon future.

Qualifications

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor's or master's degree.
• You will be looking to start work in April or September 2027.
• You will be interested in energy systems, electricity networks, asset performance, strategy, resilience, regulation or low-carbon technologies.
• You will be curious, analytical and motivated to solve technical, strategic and commercial energy challenges.
• You will be comfortable working with others, sharing ideas and learning from different specialists across project teams.
• You will want to create value for clients through technical insight, commercial awareness and data-led thinking.
• You will be keen to learn, take ownership and build your career across Energy Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to understand how energy systems are changing and make better investment decisions.
• Assist in improving asset performance and planning secure, affordable, low-carbon infrastructure.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across Asset Management, Power Systems Advisory and Energy Strategy Consulting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Data-led thinking

Ownership

Education

2:2 minimum in relevant 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, while building a career as unique as you.

We are looking for graduates to join our Energy Advisory teams in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, supporting clients to understand how energy systems are changing, make better investment decisions, improve the performance of existing assets and plan the infrastructure needed for a secure, affordable and low-carbon future.

Opportunities Are Available In

• Power Systems: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, or Glasgow.
• Energy Advisory: London or Guildford.
• Tech Consulting: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, or Glasgow.

A little bit more about your role and the team...

As a Graduate in our Energy Advisory teams, you'll help clients respond to a changing energy landscape by supporting smarter investment decisions, improving asset performance and planning secure, affordable, low-carbon infrastructure.

You'll work with national and international clients as part of multidisciplinary teams across Asset Management, Power Systems Advisory and Energy Strategy Consulting, gaining exposure to technical, strategic and data-led projects.

From energy strategy and business cases to grid connections, power system studies and network innovation, you'll help turn complex energy challenges into practical advice that improves resilience and supports the transition to a lower-carbon future.

What we're looking for

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor's or master's degree.
• You will be looking to start work in April or September 2027.
• You will be interested in energy systems, electricity networks, asset performance, strategy, resilience, regulation or low-carbon technologies.
• You will be curious, analytical and motivated to solve technical, strategic and commercial energy challenges.
• You will be comfortable working with others, sharing ideas and learning from different specialists across project teams.
• You will want to create value for clients through technical insight, commercial awareness and data-led thinking.
• You will be keen to learn, take ownership and build your career across Energy Advisory.

Our Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the skills, experience and professional network needed to thrive at the start of your career with us. Through a blend of structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, you will be supported every step of the way.

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.