What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
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, while building a career as unique as you.
We are looking for graduates to join our Local Government and Liveable Places teams in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading professional services consultancy, supporting local authorities, public sector organisations and communities to deliver positive change.
Opportunities are available in:
- Local Government - Bridge Engineering – Exeter
- Local Government - Roads Engineering – Lincoln and Exeter
- Local Government - Structure/Infrastructure Engineering – Exeter and Gloucester
- Liveable Places – Liverpool and London
A little bit more about your role and the team …..
As a Graduate in our Local Government and Liveable Places teams, you will help shape sustainable, inclusive communities across the UK. Working with local authorities and public and private sector clients, you will contribute to projects spanning transport, regeneration, community infrastructure and climate resilience, helping to create places where people can live, work and connect.
You will work in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers, planners and transport specialists to develop innovative solutions. Through research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and project delivery, you will gain insight into policies, strategies and investment decisions shaping towns, cities and rural communities, while building your skills and taking on more responsibility as you develop.
As we work in partnership with local councils in our Local Government team – North Yorkshire Council, Leeds City Council, Lincolnshire County Council, Gloucestershire County Council, Norfolk County Council, Exeter City Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Merthyr Tydfil Council and Bridgend Council , we are unable to offer flexibility for roles advertised in these locations.
To find out more about our teams, degree backgrounds considered and what your day-to-day activities could include, please visit our Graduate Website Graduate schemes with WSP | WSP
What we’re looking for
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You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Please ensure you have checked degree backgrounds considered for our graduate roles via this link Graduates Local Government & Liveable places
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You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
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You will have an interest in local government, regeneration, sustainable development, placemaking, transport, infrastructure or creating thriving communities.
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You will be curious about the challenges facing towns, cities and rural communities, and be motivated to develop solutions that deliver positive outcomes.
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You will enjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including local authorities, community groups and multidisciplinary project teams.
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You will be comfortable analysing information, exploring new ideas and communicating your findings clearly.
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You will take ownership of your work and development while helping to create value for our clients and the communities they serve.
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You will be eager to learn, develop new skills and gain experience across a diverse range of projects that shape the future of places.
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.
Our Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the skills, experience and professional network needed to thrive at the start of your career with us. Through a blend of structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, you will be supported every step of the way.
Application process
Candidates must complete the application form in full, including all specific questions. If successful at this stage, you will be invited to complete an online assessment, containing a Cognitive Assessment, personality questionnaire and Situational Judgement Test (SJT). All stages are essential parts of our early careers recruitment process.
We review applications on a rolling basis and may progress candidates before the closing date, so we recommend applying 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.
With us, you can. Apply today.
2027 Graduate Programme (UK) - Local Government and Liveable Places in London employer: WSP
WSP is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing employees with the opportunity to lead impactful projects in urban drainage and wastewater modelling. With a strong focus on professional development, our team members benefit from extensive training and growth opportunities, all while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. Located across the UK, we offer a dynamic workplace where your contributions directly influence local and national infrastructure solutions.
