2027 Graduate Programme - Transport & Infrastructure – Roads

WSP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking graduates for its Roads team in 2027 across London, Cambridge, Birmingham and Manchester/Liverpool. As a Graduate, you will contribute to projects that connect communities through safe, sustainable transport networks, from major highways to active travel schemes.

You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams, gain exposure to highway design, drawings and calculations, use industry-standard software, analyse traffic data, attend site visits and engage with clients to develop practical

Qualifications

• 2:2 in Civil Engineering or related degree.
• Available to start April or September 2027.
• Interest in road and highway infrastructure and transport networks.
• Curious, collaborative and motivated to solve engineering challenges.
• Comfortable sharing ideas and learning from others.
• Ownership of work and development while creating value for clients.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects that keep people and communities connected through safe, efficient and sustainable transport networks.
• Support highway design, producing drawings and calculations, and analysing traffic data.
• Attend site visits and engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Help develop practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Education

2:2 in Civil Engineering or related 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 Roads team in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, helping to design, improve and maintain the road networks that connect communities, support economic growth and keep people moving.

Opportunities are available in:

Roads Infrastructure Design: London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Manchester/Liverpool

A little bit more about your role and the team…

As a Graduate in our Roads team, you will contribute to projects that help keep people and communities connected through safe, efficient and sustainable transport networks. Our teams work on a wide range of schemes, from major highways and junction improvements to active travel routes, smart mobility solutions and large-scale infrastructure developments that support future growth.

You will be part of multidisciplinary project teams, supported by experienced engineers and specialists, and given exposure to real‑world challenges. You could find yourself supporting highway design, producing technical drawings and calculations, using industry‑standard software, analysing traffic and transport data, attending site visits, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and helping develop practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.

To find out more about our teams, degree backgrounds considered and what your day‑to‑day activities could include, please visit our Graduate Website – Graduate schemes with WSP | WSP

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 such as Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline. Please ensure you have checked degree backgrounds considered for our graduation roles via this link Transport and Infrastructure Graduate Opportunities | WSP
• You will be looking to start work in April or September 2027.
• You will have an interest in road and highway infrastructure, transport networks, active travel and improving connectivity for communities.
• You will be curious, collaborative and motivated to solve complex engineering challenges.
• You will be comfortable working with others, sharing ideas and learning from different specialists.
• You will take ownership of your work and development while creating value for clients.
• You will actively seek opportunities to learn, develop new technical skills, and broaden your experience.

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.