2027 Graduate Programme - Water - Asset Design

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Gyms and wellbeing benefits

Disability Confident leader status

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland invites graduates to join our Asset Design teams in 2027, helping shape sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure from optioning through to design and commissioning.

You will work across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical instrumentation, energy and process engineering, supporting projects and learning through our two-year Graduate Development Programme.

Qualifications

• 2:2 or above in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Interest in water and wastewater infrastructure and sustainable engineering.
• Eagerness to learn and develop across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Help create water and wastewater infrastructure across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical instrumentation, energy and process engineering.
• Support projects from early optioneering through to design and commissioning in multidisciplinary teams.
• Challenge assumptions and refine options to enable risk-based, low-build solutions where possible.

Skills

Curious

Collaborative

Motivated to solve technical problems

Team player

Communication

Education

2:2 in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree

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.

We are looking for graduates to join our Asset Design teams in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, helping shape sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure from early optioneering through to design and commissioning, so communications remain safe, resilient and thriving.

Opportunities Are Available In

• MEICA (Mechanical & Electrical): Mechanical – Glasgow. Electrical – Newcastle.


• Civil Engineering: Belfast


• Project Management: Birmingham, London, Leeds & Newcastle

A little bit more about your role and the team…

As a Graduate in our Asset Design team, you will help create water and wastewater infrastructure that keeps communities safe, resilient and thriving. Working across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical instrumentation, energy and process engineering, you will support projects from early optioneering through to design and commissioning, helping deliver sustainable solutions that make a real difference.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams on real-world projects, helping to assess options, develop designs, support construction and commissioning, and consider how assets will perform throughout their lifecycle.

By challenging assumptions and refining options, we help clients make risk‑based decisions that champion no‑build and low‑build solutions wherever possible, reducing environmental impact while delivering long‑term value for communities and clients.

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 check the degree backgrounds considered for our graduate roles via our Graduate Website: Water graduate opportunities | WSP


• You will be looking to start work in September 2027.


• You will be interested in water and wastewater infrastructure, asset design and sustainable engineering.


• You will be curious, collaborative and motivated to solve technical challenges.


• You will enjoy sharing ideas and learning from multidisciplinary project teams.


• You will balance technical, commercial, environmental and stakeholder needs.


• You will be keen to learn, build your skills and take ownership of your development.

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.

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.

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.