Register Your Interest - 2027 Graduate Development Programme

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career development

Chartered status support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland invites graduates across engineering, science and related STEM fields to join a two‑year development programme. You will gain practical project experience and professional skills while mentors support your growth toward chartered status.

Graduates from engineering, science, digital, data, STEM, economics, business and finance backgrounds are welcome. The scheme includes on‑the‑job learning, workshops and networking across our global teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an Engineering or STEM degree from a recognized university.
• Interest in developing across sectors such as transport, property, energy, water and planning.
• Willingness to learn through structured on‑the‑job experiences and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Participate in WSP’s two‑year early careers development programme.
• Gain project experience across multiple sectors and disciplines.
• Receive mentoring and professional development to work toward chartered status.

Skills

Engineering background

STEM knowledge

Data literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or STEM degree

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, combining engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities and advance humanity. With over 11,700 experts across the UK and Ireland and around 83,000 globally, WSP delivers innovative solutions across a range of sectors.

Graduates can join WSP across sectors including transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, power and energy, water, planning, industry and strategic advisory. WSP welcomes applicants from engineering, science, digital, data, STEM, economics, business and Finance backgrounds.

WSP is committed to supporting early careers talent to succeed. Our two-year development programme combines practical experience with core business and professional skills, career development and networking opportunities. Through on-the-job learning, workshops and mentoring, graduates build the capability and confidence to contribute from the start. Graduates working towards chartered or equivalent status are financially supported and provided with a professionally registered mentor for guidance.

Graduates play a key role in delivering outcomes for communities and the environment, gaining project experience, with opportunities to get involved in wider initiatives. All graduates receive support and development opportunities to help them build their skills, grow their network and succeed from the moment they join WSP.

With us, you can. For further information about the business areas we recruit for, take a look at our Graduate brochure [https://visual-stories.wsp.com/wsp-early-careers-programme-brochure/title-page] where these are listed, along with the degree backgrounds we consider for each area.

Our Application Process

• Online structured application
• Online assessment
• Interview days, face-to-face or virtual interviews
• Offer of employment

Timelines

• Applications open: First application window September - November. We then re-open for continuous recruitment for remaining vacancies from December - May.
• Interviews: November - May
• Programme start dates: April or September 2027

Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to close our vacancies prior to the advertised closing date.

We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date.