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2027 Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Building Specialists
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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 Property & Buildings Fire Engineering or Energy Solutions team. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, supporting multidisciplinary projects that help create safer, more resilient and lower-carbon buildings and communities.
Opportunities are available in the following teams and locations:
As a Graduate in our Fire Engineering or Energy Solutions team, you will contribute to projects across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, transport and major mixed-use developments. Depending on the team you join, your work could involve fire safety strategies, fire-engineered design and technical assessments, or heat networks, low-carbon technologies, energy performance and decarbonisation.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary project team, supported by experienced engineers and specialists, and given exposure to real-world challenges. Depending on your team, your work may include supporting technical analysis and design, reviewing drawings, preparing calculations and reports, contributing to fire strategies or energy studies, attending design meetings and site visits, and helping develop practical solutions for complex building projects.
Our teams work on a wide range of projects, which could include major commercial and residential developments, healthcare and education facilities, transport infrastructure, heat networks and large-scale regeneration programmes .
To find out more about our teams and what your day-to-day activities could include, please visit our Graduate Website Graduate schemes with WSP | WSP
What We’re Looking For
Our Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the sills, 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 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.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
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. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, 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.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.
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 Property & Buildings Fire Engineering or Energy Solutions team. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, supporting multidisciplinary projects that help create safer, more resilient and lower-carbon buildings and communities.
Opportunities are available in the following teams and locations:
- Fire Engineering: London, Guildford, Bristol and Edinburgh
- Energy Solutions: Leeds
As a Graduate in our Fire Engineering or Energy Solutions team, you will contribute to projects across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, transport and major mixed-use developments. Depending on the team you join, your work could involve fire safety strategies, fire-engineered design and technical assessments, or heat networks, low-carbon technologies, energy performance and decarbonisation.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary project team, supported by experienced engineers and specialists, and given exposure to real-world challenges. Depending on your team, your work may include supporting technical analysis and design, reviewing drawings, preparing calculations and reports, contributing to fire strategies or energy studies, attending design meetings and site visits, and helping develop practical solutions for complex building projects.
Our teams work on a wide range of projects, which could include major commercial and residential developments, healthcare and education facilities, transport infrastructure, heat networks and large-scale regeneration programmes .
To find out more about our teams and what your day-to-day activities could include, please visit our Graduate Website Graduate schemes with WSP | WSP
What We’re Looking For
- 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 Property & Buildings and Industry | WSP
- You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
- You will have an interest in fire safety, building performance, low-carbon energy or net zero, depending on the team you apply to.
- You will be curious and motivated to explore challenges, contribute ideas and collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines across project teams.
- You will be keen to learn, take ownership of your work and development, and build your skills with support from experienced colleagues.
Our Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the sills, 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 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.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
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. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, 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.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.