2026 Graduate Programme – Property & Buildings – Industry
Join us in the 2026 Graduate Programme in Property & Buildings – Industry. WSP offers you the chance to work on landmark projects worldwide, collaborate with an international portfolio of clients, and contribute to the future of the built environment. We welcome graduates who are curious, collaborative and eager to learn.
About the Role
As a Graduate in our Industry teams you will be embedded in multidisciplinary project teams, mentored by experienced engineers, and gain exposure to real-world challenges across a range of sectors.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and specification of process, utilities and industrial piping systems.
- Production of Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, and equipment sizing.
- Preparation of design reports, datasheets, and technical documentation.
- Participation in HAZOP, risk assessment, LOPA studies and design reviews.
- Support for process modelling and simulation using tools such as Aspen HYSYS, AutoCAD, MATLAB, and others.
- Assist with project coordination, client meetings, site visits, cost estimation and material take‑offs.
- Maintaining version control and document traceability.
Working examples of projects you may be involved with:
- Battery electrolyte manufacturing facility
- Solvent distillation plant
- Biotechnology laboratory projects – food, biopharma
- Primary chemical pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Utility and high purity distillation plants
- LNG plant capacity expansion
- Catalyst manufacturing plant
- High containment laboratory facility
What We Are Recruiting For
- Industry Mechanical – The Mailbox, Birmingham
- Industry Process Engineering – The Mailbox, Birmingham
Further Learning and Professional Development
Our two‑year Graduate Development Programme provides:
- Core business and professional skills training
- Career development workshops and networking opportunities
- Structured support for professional registration (e.g., chartered status with IChemE, IMechE, IET)
Expectations & Eligibility
You must have graduated with a minimum 2:2 in a relevant master’s or bachelor’s degree. You should:
- Be ready to start in September 2026.
- Possess a passion for the industrial sector and the future of the built world.
- Show a flexible mindset, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
- Be open to asking questions, offering new ideas, and driving innovation.
Successful candidates will complete an online skill enabler assessment following the application form. We review applications on a rolling basis, but early submission is strongly encouraged.
Benefits & Culture
WSP offers a hybrid working policy, health & wellbeing programmes, flexible leave, and benefits such as the WSP My Hour, Gymflex, and a comprehensive menopause support package. We prioritise inclusion & belonging, enabling people to bring their authentic selves to work.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement
WSP is an equal opportunity employer capable of engaging diverse talent. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Please inform us of any workplace adjustments you may require.
