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Job Description
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.
We are looking for graduates for our Sustainable Water Management team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.
Services and Locations
* Rivers and Coast: London, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds
* Catchment Science: London, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Shrewsbury
* Flood Risk Modelling: London, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool
* Flood Risk & Water EIA: London, Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Basingstoke, Wrexham
Team Overview
Comprising 350 water science and engineering professionals, our Sustainable Water Management teams work across a wide spectrum of services covering flood risk, water resources, hydrology, flood modelling, sustainable urban drainage, water quality, water EIA, hydromorphology, hydroecology and hydrogeology. Through our projects we provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high‑profile clients in the UK and overseas.
Projects
* East West Rail watercourse design
* Rotherham flood alleviation scheme
* South Wales flood protection schemes
Rivers and Coast Team
Graduates in the Rivers and Coast team will be working in a supportive and innovative team, delivering engineering solutions to rivers and flood challenges around the UK. Previous graduates have worked on projects such as the Kendal Flood Alleviation Scheme and East West Rail watercourse management.
Day‑to‑day Activities
* Delivery of a wide variety of civil engineering river and flood related schemes.
* Preparing and supporting business cases for works to protect from flooding.
* Developing outline and detailed designs for engineering flood projects including hydraulic systems, flood defences, drainage and ancillary structures.
* Preparing work schedules and specifications for contractors.
* Carrying out asset inspection works of above and below ground structures.
* Working with local authorities and national environmentally based organisations.
Flood Risk Modelling and Flood Risk & Water EIA
Effective stormwater and flood risk management reduces and mitigates the adverse impacts of population growth and urban development. Graduates will help clients define and respond to stormwater threats and develop management practices that address water quality issues. You will join a supportive environment and enthusiastic team, dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two‑year Graduate Development programme supports personal and professional development through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, career development workshops, mentoring, and professional registration support.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* You have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant subject.
* You will be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
* You have a passion for engineering and consulting in water.
* You have a desire for the environment, engineering, and planning.
* You have enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
* You want to inspire us, sharing new ideas.
* The application process includes completing the application form and an online skill enabler assessment.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? If 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.
EEO Statement
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.
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