2025 Graduate Programme (UK & Ireland) - Earth and Environment

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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little bit more about your role and the team … As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, WSP gets involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile projects. We work on anything from small developments across every sector, through to major national infrastructure schemes.

We are recruiting for graduates for our Mining, Ground & Water, Geotechnical & Tunneling, Environmental Services, Earth and Environment Strategic Advisory teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and professional services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.

Earth and Environment Our globally connected team provides tailored solutions to fit unique project requirements. Our collaborative approach ensures success in navigating complex regulations and seeking innovative strategies. We build safe and future-ready infrastructure to support places where communities can thrive.

We are recruiting for a range of fantastic opportunities for our Earth and Environment teams across the UK:

• Geotechnical and Tunnelling - Engineering
  • Degree backgrounds considered: Civil & Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology and MSc Soil Mechanics
  • Locations: Birmingham
• Environmental Services - Air Quality
  • Degree backgrounds considered: Mathematics, Physics, Natural Sciences or specific Acoustics qualification
  • Locations: London or Cardiff
• Landscape Architecture
  • Degree backgrounds considered: Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, MA Urban Design, Master planning, Architecture or Natural Sciences.
  • Location: Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow
• Environmental Services - Arboriculture and Forestry
  • Arboriculture - Degree backgrounds considered: A degree of a minimum Level 3 Arboriculture i.e. HNC, AA Tech Certificate, Ndip Arb, AA Tech Certificate or Ndip Arb.
  • Locations: London, Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester
• Forester
  • Degree backgrounds considered: Higher National Diploma or Foundation degree in Forestry or a related subject.
  • Locations: London, Exeter, Bristol or Manchester

Our Graduates told us the best part of being on the Graduate Development Programme is the support for their own personal development and large network available to them. They also said they had the chance to work on a wide variety of projects enabling them to work closely with other disciplines, allowing them to gain a better understanding of their role on projects and how this enhances the schemes they are involved in. As well as the large pool of experts to guide them throughout their journey.

We have established relationships with professional institutions including but not all ICE, IStructE, IET, CIBSE, CIHT, CILT, IMechE, IChemE, CIWEM, RICS, RTPI, SocEnv & APM. You will have the opportunity to select a technical mentor to help you on your journey, and to reward you for your efforts, when you reach certain professional milestones, you'll even get a bonus as a thank you and well done for your hard work. We are also able to support professional development with many other approved professional institutions that may not be included in this list.

You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in the required subject specific to the role you are applying for, which are listed in the job description. Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online behavioural assessment. Both the application form and the behavioural assessment are essential parts of the early careers recruitment process. You’ll be looking to start work in September 2025.

Have a passion for Environmental Consulting and/or sustainable engineering solutions. An enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems. You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to active project environments.

How long does the process take? You’ll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within 5 days of submission. After reviewing your application, if we feel your background and skills are suitable, you will be sent through to the second stage in the process which is an online behavioural assessment.

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. With us, you can. Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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 & Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

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. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.

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.