2026 Graduate Programme - Planning & Development (Civils Design) in Cardiff

We are looking for graduates for our Planning and Development (Civils Design) team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills with a diverse range of clients and projects.

Locations:

• Guildford
• Basingstoke
• Bristol
• Manchester
• Newcastle
• Edinburgh
• Birmingham
• Leeds
• Cardiff
• London
• Cambridge
• Liverpool
• Hertford

As a Graduate in Planning and Development (Civils Design), you will work on exciting and innovative projects across defence, energy, residential and logistics & distribution, with opportunities for career progression. You will contribute to master planning, concept and detailed civil engineering designs and related activities.

Projects include:

• Omega Development Warrington – Largest mixed-use development in the North-West
• Monklands Hospital
• Eden Project
• York Central

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Master planning, concept and detailed civil engineering designs including Highway design, Earthworks design, Surface water drainage design and Foul water drainage design
• Utility services coordination
• Completing design calculations and drawing outputs
• Production of engineering reports and specifications
• Attending design team meetings

Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development through an engaging blended learning experience. The programme includes core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience. Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as ICE, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered status.

You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for. Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. You’ll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026. You’ll have a passion for engineering and consulting. You’ll have a desire for built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy. An enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems. You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.

What’s in it for you:

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in our offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, promote an inclusive culture, and support employee resource groups to foster belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to your health and wellbeing through the Thrive programme, including a Virtual GP service and reasonable workplace adjustments. We also offer Gymflex up to 40% off memberships and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour: take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to adjust time. We offer part-time and flexible working, the option to purchase additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.
• Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and Chartership support.

We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and support workplace adjustments if required.