Overview
Join to apply for the 2026 Graduate Programme - Transport & Infrastructure - Civil role at WSP. We are seeking graduates for our Civil teams who are adaptable and eager to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory consultancy. You will enjoy a collaborative work environment, applying your skills to a variety of clients and projects.
We are recruiting for Graduates in the following services and locations:
* Civil - Bridge Engineering: London, Bristol, Cardiff, Wrexham, Exeter, Truro, Birmingham, Manchester, Carlisle, Newcastle, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth (Perthshire), and Belfast.
* Civil - Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory: London
* Civil - Aviation – Airfield Engineering: London
* Civil - Pavement Engineering: Derby, Reading or London
A Little bit more about your role and the team…
Working as a Graduate in the Civil team means working on exciting and innovative projects across our specialist services. You can apply to work in one of our engineering teams which include bridges, airport planning and advisory, airfield engineering, maritime engineering, asset management and pavements. Each team offers hands-on experience, early responsibility, and cross-disciplinary collaboration on both small and large-scale projects, supporting professional growth. Graduates will benefit from a robust pipeline of work and strong mentorship from experienced engineers. This comprehensive and varied experience builds a solid foundation for a successful engineering career within a global industry.
Projects
Our teams work on notable projects in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:
* Bridges: A9 Dualling Specimen Design, A83 Rest and Be Thankful, M8 Woodside Viaducts, A5 Western Transport Corridor, Southern Link Road (CSLR), Tyne Bridge refurbishment, Thelwall Viaduct, HS2 Old Oak Common and Euston Stations, Old Street Underground Station redevelopment, Network Rail Civil Assessment Framework, Brent Cross TfL Structures Project
* Maritime Engineering: Barking Waste Transfer Station, Future Port Talbot, UK Ports Inspection and Rehabilitation
* Pavement Engineering: Bristol Port, National Highways, DIO MOD HS2 Old Oak Common Lane, aircraft arrestor system in Iceland, airfield in Guinea, offshore wind assembly port for 2500T cranes, National Highways SDF projects, local authority projects
* Airfield Engineering: Stansted Terminal expansion, Gatwick Pier 6 extension, Heathrow control point, runway extensions and airside upgrades in Iceland
* Airport Planning & Advisory: Leeds Bradford Airport Strategic Study, Copenhagen Airport Master Plan, Almaty Airport Technical Advisory, Dubai World Central Airport Phase II, Airport Master Plans and Competitions in Saudi Arabia
Our Civil teams
Bridge Engineering: Supporting experienced colleagues with a range of civil engineering works such as structural inspection, assessment, design, strengthening, repair, asset management, and project management, gaining exposure to major works. Day-to-day activities could include bridge inspections, structural design and assessment, asset management, design calculations, supervision of contractors and project management, and business development and tendering.
Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory: Delivering high-quality airport planning and advisory services in the UK and internationally, including master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, airside and terminal modelling, and sustainability advice. Day-to-day activities could include delivering planning tasks, capacity solutions as part of master plans and development projects, completing bids/proposals, and researching emerging markets such as sustainable aviation fuels and AAM/eVTOLs.
Aviation – Airfield Engineering: Assisting with delivering aviation civil engineering works with emphasis on airfield infrastructure design. Work with UK and international airports, using software and developing 3D modelling knowledge. Day-to-day activities could include assisting in airfield designs, producing technical reports, undertaking civil works design, and coordinating design across disciplines.
Maritime Engineering: Planning, design and construction of port facilities, marine and coastal infrastructure. Day-to-day activities could include inspection, design and rehabilitation of UK ports, site visits, preparation of deliverables, and technical calculations.
Pavement Engineering: Delivering pavement engineering works across regions with focus on pavement assessment, design, and asset management for aviation, maritime, streetscapes, and highways.
Graduate Development Programme
Two-year programme designed to support personal and professional development through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, mentoring for professional registration, and broad on-the-job experience. For more information, visit the Graduate brochure or Graduate website links provided in the original posting.
What We Look For
You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. You will be expected to complete the application form in full and an online skill enabler assessment. You’ll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026, have a passion for engineering, a desire for the built environment, and an enthusiasm for creativity and problem solving. You will be encouraged to share ideas and demonstrate initiative.
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background and we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, with workplace adjustments available on request.
What’s in it for you? Work-life balance, hybrid working, inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing, flexible working, development opportunities and support for professional qualification.
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