Graduate Roads Engineer: Shape Safer, Smarter Transport

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

WSP My Hour

Additional leave options

Job summary

WSP is seeking graduates to join its Roads team for 2027, delivering design, improvement and maintenance of road networks across the UK & Ireland. The role offers exposure to major highways, active travel routes and large-scale infrastructure projects, with support from experienced engineers and specialists.

As a Graduate, you will contribute to a range of schemes, produce drawings, analyse data and engage with clients, while developing technical and professional skills through the two-year

Qualifications

• 2:2 in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Available to start April or September 2027.
• Interest in road and highway infrastructure and transport networks.
• Curious, collaborative and motivated to solve engineering challenges.
• Able to learn from specialists and engage with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects that keep people and communities connected through safe, efficient and sustainable transport networks.
• Support highway design, producing technical drawings and calculations, using industry‑standard software.
• Analyse traffic and transport data and attend site visits.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to develop practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Curious

Collaborative

Problem solving

Education

2:2 degree in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

WSP is seeking graduates to join its Roads team for 2027, delivering design, improvement and maintenance of road networks across the UK & Ireland. The role offers exposure to major highways, active travel routes and large-scale infrastructure projects, with support from experienced engineers and specialists.

As a Graduate, you will contribute to a range of schemes, produce drawings, analyse data and engage with clients, while developing technical and professional skills through the two-year