We are seeking Civil Engineering graduates for our Local Government, Roads, and Bridges teams. The role offers a collaborative environment, hands‑on responsibilities from day one, and opportunities to contribute to design development, site assessments, and technical reporting across a variety of projects.
Local Government, Highways (Norfolk)
- Assist in planning and drafting highway improvement and maintenance schemes.
- Participate in on‑site inspections and evaluations to inform design and maintenance decisions.
- Prepare documentation that supports engineering decisions, compliance, and project tracking.
Bridges (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Carlisle, Exeter)
- Conduct bridge inspections using specialist access, including pontoons, gantries, and mobile platforms.
- Organise site visits, structural design and assessment activities.
- Manage asset maintenance, design of structural repairs and bridge assessment calculations.
- Supervise contractors and support project management tasks.
- Participate in business development and tendering processes.
Roads (Truro, Basingstoke, Guildford)
- Design and draft transport solutions for national schemes, active travel, public transport and rail interface projects.
- Conduct site visits and inspections, perform data analysis and reporting.
- Coordinate projects, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure health and safety compliance.
- Engage in learning and development activities.
Graduate Development Programme
The two‑year programme supports personal and professional growth through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, career development workshops, networking, mentoring for professional registration, and on‑the‑job experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2:2 in a master's or bachelor's degree in a relevant civil engineering subject.
- For Bridge opportunities, a master's degree is required.
- Passion for engineering and the built environment, creativity, and problem‑solving drive.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and adapt to dynamic project environments.
- Expectations to start work in either April or September 2026.
Benefits
- Hybrid working with the option to work from home up to two days a week.
- Flexibility through the “WSP My Hour” and part‑time or flexible working arrangements.
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to a virtual GP service and health programmes.
- Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships.
- Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and support for wellness and diversity.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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.
