2026 Graduate Programme - Advisory (GL Hearn)

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.

We are looking for graduates for our GL Hearn Advisory 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 working for a diverse range of clients and projects.

GL Hearn has a long history of providing surveying services and being the RICS regulated part of the WSP business means that we are continuing this work whilst benefiting from being part of the wider business.

Our Advisory Team GL Hearn provides a path to Chartered Surveyor status via the Valuation Pathway of APC, with a two-year structured programme and two 12-month rotations in Business Rates and Valuation teams. You'll learn directly from senior colleagues, meet clients, and visit sites ranging from retail stores to development fields. Major clients include NHS, Amazon, Sainsbury’s, Puregym, London Borough of Camden, and large developing housing associations.

Day-to-day Activities

• Gathering evidence to assess market value
• Managing communication with the Valuation Office
• Reviewing leases and inspecting development opportunities
• Completing financial appraisals
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams on town centre regeneration opportunities
• Assisting with red book valuation reports

You’ll join a supportive, enthusiastic team, with full support for your professional development and progression to chartered status.

Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience.

Graduates in our Advisory teams follow a clear and supportive progression pathway. Your 2 year structured training programme will give you the skills and experience to understand the core requirements of being a Chartered Surveyor and successfully sit your APC exam. After qualification, you will be given the opportunity to specialise in the Valuation or Business Rates teams working towards the Senior Surveyor role taking on greater responsibility for project delivery, working closely with clients and business development.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• You’ve graduated with at least a 2:1 in a master’s or bachelor’s RICS accredited degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for
• Successful completion of the application form in full answering all specific questions
• Successful completion of an online skill enabler assessment
• You’ll be looking to start work in either September 2026
• You’ll have a passion for consulting
• You’ll have a desire for the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy and an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems
• You’ll have strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• 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 roles, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.

Application & Selection

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. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: 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 & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
• 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.
• Flex your time: 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 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.