What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Join WSP for your Year in Industry Placement and see how your studies can make a real-world impact. Working alongside leading engineering, advisory and science professionals, you will contribute to meaningful projects, developing practical skills while gaining valuable insight into the challenges shaping the world around us.
As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will learn from industry experts, build your professional network, and explore a range of career opportunities across our business. By the end of your placement, you will have the confidence, experience and industry exposure to make informed decisions about your future career.
We are recruiting for Year in Industry placements for the following teams and locations:
- Civil – Maritime Engineering - London, Basingstoke or Newcastle
Degrees considered: MEng Civil Engineering - Civil – Bridge Engineering - Birmingham or Manchester
Degrees considered: MEng Civil Engineering - Geotech & Tunnelling - Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol or Hertford
Degrees considered: MEng Civil or Geotechnical Engineering - Energy – Energy Networks - Glasgow, Edinburgh or Newcastle
Degrees considered: Electrical Engineering - Intelligent Infrastructure – Operations & Safety - Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, London, Guildford or Cardiff
Degrees considered: Human Centred Design, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Geography, Psychology - Local Government - Exeter
Degrees considered: Civil Engineering - Development Planning - Birmingham
Degrees considered: Civil Engineering - Rail – Advisory Services - Manchester, Derby, Birmingham or Bristol
Degrees considered: MEng Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering - Rail – Systems Engineering - Birmingham, London, Manchester and Bristol
Degrees considered: MEng Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering - Water – Asset Consultancy - Glasgow & Belfast
Degrees considered: Geographic Information System, Geography, Environmental Sciences/ Management and Civil/ Environmental Engineering - Water – Asset Design - Newcastle
Degrees considered: Civil, Chemical or Process Engineering - Water – Catchment Science - London, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle, Shrewsbury, Glasgow
Degrees considered: Geography, Water Management, Water & Environmental Management, River Environments, Flood Management - Water – Flood Risk Modelling - London, Bristol, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow
Degrees considered: Geography, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology River Environments, Water Management, Water & Environmental Management, Flood Management, Environmental Science & Natural Hazards - Water – Flood Risk & EIA - London, Bristol, Basingstoke, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Wrexham, Newcastle or Glasgow
Degrees considered: Geography, Water Management, Water & Environmental Management, River Environments, Flood Management.
You will be embedded in an enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team working closely providing you with a rewarding placement. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, collaborate with colleagues and adapt to dynamic project environments.
Scholarships at WSP
At the end of a placement, both students and their hosting teams will be invited to share feedback. If the experience has been positive and you are keen to return, WSP may offer a scholarship to support the remainder of your studies.
Upon graduation, students who have successfully completed their placement and received strong feedback you will be considered for a permanent graduate role, subject to availability. Successful students will then join WSP’s structured 2-year Graduate Development 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 career’s 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 Year in Industry Placements (UK) 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.
