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. We are seeking Year in Industry Placement students, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering, Environmental 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.
Join us for a Year in Industry Placement at WSP and you’ll find yourself working with our Specialists on projects they are involved with, in more fascinating and far-reaching ways than ever before. As well as being able to obtain experience, that directly aligns to your area of study, which will help to broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations and future generations.
Geography, Computer Science, Geographic Information System & Remote Sensing
Bridge Engineering – London & Wrexham Degrees considered: Civil Engineering & Structural Engineering
Energy Asset Management & Advisory - Glasgow or Newcastle Degrees considered - Electrical Engineering
Energy Networks - Birmingham or Newcastle Degrees considered - Electrical Engineering
Energy Offshore Wind - Glasgow, London or Newcastle Degrees considered - Electrical Engineering
Infrastructure Planning – London Degrees considered: Town Planning, Urban Planning, Real Estate
Intelligent Infrastructure – Transport Network Operations – Birmingham, Guildford, Liverpool, London or Manchester Degrees considered: Geography, Transport-related degrees & Civil Engineering
Rail - Rail Engineering Services - Birmingham, Manchester or London Degrees considered: Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Data Science & Computer Science
Rail – Systems Engineering – Manchester Degrees considered: MEng Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Water – Asset Design – London & Newcastle Degrees considered: Civil Engineering, Process Engineering & Chemical Engineering
Water – Asset Management – Birmingham, Belfast, Derby, Exeter & Glasgow Degrees considered: Civil Engineering, Geographic Information System, Geography, Environmental Sciences/ Management & Environmental Engineering
Scholarships at WSP
On completion of your placement and following positive feedback from you and your team, you may be considered for a scholarship for the remainder of your studies. This would allow you to return for future placement and graduate opportunities with WSP, all whilst receiving a bursary payment from us during each year of your studies.
Our scholarship scheme helps us to find high potential talent for our Graduate programme, whilst also allowing students to obtain real industry experience throughout their studies.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth 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.
Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered status.
Early Careers brochure
You’ll be studying and working towards completing your degree with at least a 2:2 in a Master’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for.
Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process.
Have a passion for Sustainable Engineering, Planning and / or consulting solutions
In your team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
Should 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”
For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure - Early Careers brochure application & Selection
We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
Work-life balance
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.
We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. 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. 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.
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.
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.
#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.