2027 Graduate Programme - Planning Consultancy & Infrastructure Planning

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working two days a week

Career development & Chartership

Flexible working hours

Job summary

WSP invites graduates to join our Planning Consultancy or Infrastructure Planning teams in 2027. You will help clients navigate the planning system and bring forward sustainable places that respond to local needs, while supporting multi-disciplinary projects across housing, regeneration and transport.

The two-year Graduate Development Programme blends structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, helping you grow professionally within a global engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant master’s degree.
• You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
• You will be interested in planning, development, regeneration, infrastructure, policy, consents or engagement.
• You will be curious, analytical and motivated to support sustainable places and major infrastructure.
• You will enjoy collaborating and learning from planners, designers, engineers and environmental specialists.
• You will want to create value for clients and communities through clear advice and effective engagement.
• You will be keen to learn, take ownership and build your career across planning and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Help clients navigate the planning system and bring forward sustainable places and infrastructure that respond to local needs.
• Support multidisciplinary projects across housing, mixed-use development, regeneration, social infrastructure, rail, energy, utilities and transport.
• Contribute to policy research, planning strategy, stakeholder consultation, consent applications and project delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative

Curious mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master’s degree (relevant field)

Job description

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.

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 Planning Consultancyor Infrastructure Planning teams in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, supporting clients to understand what is possible, navigate the planning system and bring forward places that respond to local needs.

Opportunities Are Available In

Planning Consultancy:

• London
• Manchester
• Birmingham
• Leeds
• Liverpool

Infrastructure Planning:

• Exeter
• Edinburgh/Glasgow
• Birmingham

A little bit more about your role and the team… As a Graduate in our Planning Consultancy or Infrastructure Planning teams, you’ll help clients navigate the planning system and bring forward sustainable places and infrastructure that respond to local needs. You will support multidisciplinary projects across areas such as housing, mixed-use development, regeneration, social infrastructure, rail, energy, utilities and transport. From policy research and planning strategy to stakeholder consultation, consent applications and project delivery, you’ll build your understanding of the planning process while contributing to practical advice that helps deliver successful development and major infrastructure projects.

What We’re Looking For

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant master’s degree. Please check the degree backgrounds considered for our graduate roles via our Graduate Website: Planning and Consents Graduate Opportunities | WSP
• You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
• You will be interested in planning, development, regeneration, infrastructure, policy, consents or engagement.
• You will be curious, analytical and motivated to support sustainable places and major infrastructure.
• You will enjoy collaborating and learning from planners, designers, engineers and environmental specialists.
• You will want to create value for clients and communities through clear advice and effective engagement.
• You will be keen to learn, take ownership and build your career across planning and infrastructure projects.

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 a 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 – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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

Here at WSP 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.