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 and experience a world of opportunity to shape a unique career.
Our environmental Ground & Water specialists support clients in successful assessment and investigation of Brownfield land and contribute to development proposals and commercial decisions. The team also works on the demolition and decommissioning of entire non‑operational power stations and manages small, specialised redundant plants within active process areas.
We are looking for Graduates who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills across a diverse range of clients and projects.
We are recruiting for Graduates in the following teams and locations:
* Contaminated Land: Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol or London
* Demolition and Decommissioning (April start): Bristol, London, Southampton, Basingstoke, Guildford, Hertford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester.
A little bit more about your role and the team…
Our Ground and Water teams have worked on a range of assignments. As a graduate in Contaminated Land or Demolition and Decommissioning, you will help deliver projects such as:
Projects
* Ground investigations for huge infrastructure projects such as HS2 and Heathrow
* The Great Grid upgrade
* Remediation of a former gasworks site or petrochemical plant
* UK prototype fusion energy facility
* Various projects supporting the nuclear industry
* A wide range of infrastructure and water schemes and investigations around emerging contaminants
* Thermal Power station – Decommissioning and Demolition
* Refinery – High Hazard plant demolition
* Nuclear Power station Decommissioning and Demolition
Ground & Water Teams
Contaminated Land
Your day‑to‑day work will involve investigating, assessing and remediating contaminated sites with a mix of field work that evolves into reporting, client liaison and project management.
* Phase 1 desk study researching and reporting.
* Phase 2 site investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management, health and safety risk assessment and reporting.
* Adherence to best technical, engineering and health and safety practice.
* Effective communication and liaison with clients, subcontractors and the project team.
* Operational assistance towards the delivery of project works.
* Environmental site monitoring, data collection and data management.
* Factual checking of ground investigation reports and progression to preparation of reports.
Demolition and Decommissioning
Role is predominantly site based with travel across the UK and potentially internationally. You will support the D&D team and progress to supervision and management of works.
* Attendance of works/site briefings, meetings and workshops.
* Observation and reporting of contractors’ works.
* Assisting clients with planning and programming of works, addressing challenges associated with decommissioning.
* Data gathering and surveying of new projects.
* Communication and liaison with clients, contractors and the project team.
* Operational assistance towards project delivery.
Our projects range from decommissioning entire non‑operational power stations to managing small, specialised redundant plants within active process areas.
Graduate Development Programme and Future Progression
The programme is two years long and includes 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.
What will be looking for you to demonstrate
* You have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject for the role.
* You have completed the application form in full and passed the online skill enabler assessment.
* You will start work in either April or September 2026.
* You hold a UK driving licence or equivalent.
* You can remain calm and focused under pressure, learn, demonstrate attention to detail, adapt to change, manage budgets and timescales, build relationships and communicate effectively.
* You are enthusiastic, creative, enjoy solving problems and can inspire us with new ideas.
* You are willing and able to travel within the UK, including remote environments and overnight stays.
For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure.
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, with 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people through the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
We offer the “WSP My Hour”, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase options and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement.
Your development
We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth through training, mentoring and 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 criteria and provide workplace adjustments as required.
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