2025 Graduate Programme (UK & Ireland) - Transport & Infrastructure

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. We are looking for graduates for our Transport & Infrastructure teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading engineering and professional services firm. 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.

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team providing you a challenging and fulfilling working experience. We will fully support your development through enrolment onto a training agreement with an appropriate professional body enabling you to progress to chartered or incorporated status. We offer a holistic approach to Transport & Infrastructure. We bring the latest technologies and a culture of innovation to our work to meet the community needs for mobility, connectivity, sustainability and resiliency. WSP deliver projects in urban and rural environments in rail, transit, aviation, roads, bridges, tunnels and maritime.

Our Transport & Infrastructure teams work on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK and Ireland, such as:

• Crossrail (Elizabeth Line), London
• HS2 stations at Old Oak Common and Curzon Street
• Sizewell C
• SDF National Highways
• Dublin Metrolink

We are committed to nurturing your talents, empowering you to push boundaries, and fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Together we will shape a future that challenges the status quo leaving a legacy for generations to come. We are recruiting for roles in our Civils, Roads, Intelligent Infrastructure, Rail and Project Management & Commercial Management teams across the UK.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant degree subject for the role you are applying for.
• 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.
• You’ll be looking to start work in either April or September 2025.
• Have a passion for sustainable engineering solutions and consulting.
• 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 dynamic project environments.

Please be aware behavioural assessment results at WSP are valid for a period of 12 months; if you have completed an assessment within this timeframe and been unsuccessful, we will not be able to consider your application. Early applications are recommended, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

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. If you are successful after completing the assessment, we will work hard to match you to the most suitable roles in our business. Most applications complete initial assessments and are progressed to the next stage, which is an interview day, within 8-10 weeks, but it’s good to know that the whole process can last up to 12 weeks in total if you’re an early applicant. We will aim to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered.

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.