2027 Graduate Programme - Transport Planning and Mobility

WSP; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy (home 2 days a week

Gymflex scheme

Thrive wellbeing programme

Disability confident employer

Job summary

WSP is recruiting graduates to join our Transport & Mobility teams in 2027. You will help develop sustainable, accessible transport solutions and work with clients across the UK to deliver projects that improve how people move.

You will learn through our two-year Graduate Development Programme, gain experience across multiple disciplines, and contribute to initiatives that reduce congestion and emissions while supporting communities.

Qualifications

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Please ensure you have checked degree backgrounds considered for our graduate roles.
• You will be looking to start work in April or September 2027.
• Interest in transport planning, mobility, transport modelling, sustainable transport, active travel, public transport or transport strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable, accessible and efficient transport solutions across towns, cities and regions.
• Collaborate with transport planners, engineers, urban designers and environmental specialists.
• Contribute to strategies and projects delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.
• Build skills in data analysis, transport modelling and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Data analysis

Transport modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Option development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field

Tools

GIS

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

• Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
• Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
• London, United Kingdom

Job Description

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 Transport & Mobility teams in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, helping to shape the future of transport by delivering sustainable, innovative and connected solutions.

Opportunities are available in:

Transport Planning – Edinburgh/Glasgow, Guildford, Exeter, London

A little bit more about your role and the team…

As a graduate in our Transport & Mobility teams, you'll help develop sustainable, accessible and efficient transport solutions that improve how people move through towns, cities and regions. Working with clients across the UK, you will contribute to strategies and projects that deliver positive social, environmental and economic outcomes for communities.

You will work on a varied range of projects, from improving active travel networks and public transport systems to supporting major developments, transport strategies and mobility initiatives. Collaborating with transport planners, engineers, urban designers and environmental specialists, you’ll help develop practical solutions to real-world transport challenges.

You will build skills in data analysis, transport modelling, stakeholder engagement and option development. From creating safer walking and cycling routes to improving access to sustainable transport and reducing congestion and carbon emissions, your work will help people travel and connect more easily.

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. Please ensure you have checked degree backgrounds considered for our graduate roles via this link Transport & Mobility Graduate Opportunities

You will be looking to start work in April or in September 2027.

You will have an interest in transport planning, mobility, transport modelling, sustainable transport, active travel, public transport or transport strategy.

You will be curious, collaborative and motivated to solve challenges that improve how people and goods move through our communities.

You will enjoy working with others, sharing ideas and learning from different specialists across multidisciplinary project teams.

You will be interested in understanding the social, environmental and economic impacts of transport and helping to develop sustainable solutions.

You will want to take ownership of your work and development, while helping to create value for our clients.

You will be eager to learn, develop new skills and broaden your experience throughtechnical analysis, stakeholder engagement and project delivery.

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.

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.

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.