Overview
Join to apply for the 2026 Graduate Programme - Planning & Development (Civils Design) role at WSP.
We are looking for graduates for our Planning and Development (Civils Design) 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.
Locations
* Guildford
* Basingstoke
* Bristol
* Manchester
* Newcastle
* Edinburgh
* Birmingham
* Leeds
* Cardiff
* London
* Cambridge
* Liverpool
* Southampton
* Hertford
Role and Team
Working as a Graduate in Planning and Development (Civils Design) will involve exciting and innovative projects across defence, energy, residential and logistics & distribution. The role provides opportunities for career progression within a collaborative environment and a diverse client base.
Projects
* Omega Development Warrington – Largest mixed-use development in the North-West
* Monklands Hospital
* Eden Project
* York Central
Day-to-day Responsibilities
* Master planning, concept and detailed civil engineering designs including: Highway design, Earthworks design, Surface water drainage design and Foul water drainage design
* Utility services coordination
* Completing design calculations and drawing outputs
* Production of engineering reports and specifications
* Attending design team meetings
Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience. To find out more, please visit: Who we are - ECP. Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and have advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as ICE, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered status. For further information regarding our Sectors and Specialisms we recruit into, please click on the Graduate brochure or Graduate Website link below.
What We Will Be Looking For
You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a relevant subject (bachelor’s or master’s degree). To assist you in finding potential areas of the business, please visit our Graduate brochure or website: Graduate brochure or Graduate Website.
* Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This includes mandatory online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career recruitment process.
* You will be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
* You’ll have a passion for engineering and consulting.
* You’ll have a desire for built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy.
* An enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
* You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? If you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can discuss how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within our Graduate programme.
For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure – Application & Selection. We review applications on a rolling basis; we recommend submitting early for full consideration.
What’s in It For You
Work-life balance, inclusive culture, health and wellbeing, flexible working, and development opportunities. Our hybrid policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK. We also offer the WSP My Hour policy to dedicate one hour each day to personal activities, flexible working arrangements, and additional benefits such as gym memberships, menopause support, and more.
Inclusion and Support
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We are a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, with requested workplace adjustments supported.
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. If you require adjustments, please let us know.
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