2026 Graduate Programme – Rail Engineering Services
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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 Rail Engineering Services 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.
Recruiting for Graduates in the following teams and locations:
* Rail Civil Infrastructure – Leeds, London or Manchester
* Information Management – Birmingham, London or Manchester
* Project Management – Birmingham, London or Manchester
A Little bit more about your role and the team…
Working as a Graduate in the Rail Engineering Services team will mean providing support to multi‑disciplinary railway projects. Working across teams, our Graduates need to understand the nature of railway systems, their interactions with other infrastructure and the impact of design decisions on project costs and outcomes.
Projects include:
* HS2 (all phases)
* East West Rail
* Old Oak Common
* Curzon Street Station
* Euston Station
* Northern Powerhouse Rail
Rail Civils Infrastructure (RCI)
Our Civils Infrastructure team delivers lineside and ancillary works across a wide range of railway assets, including station platforms, signal structures, OLE gantries and stanchions, telecom supports, retaining walls, culverts, access points, walkways, level crossings, cable routeworks, and UTXs. Graduates have the opportunity to work on large‑scale and small projects across all design stages from conceptual design to as‑built drawings and hand‑back.
Day‑to‑day activities could include:
* Apply engineering principles to assess railway systems and support new designs across track, signalling systems, power supply assessments, telecoms and rolling stock integration.
* Assist senior engineers and project managers with background research, technical documentation, and data analysis.
* Support the seamless interaction between subsystems, ensuring signalling, electrification, telecoms etc operate safely and efficiently as a cohesive network.
* Capture, analyse, and trace client requirements, and help translate them into practical engineering solutions.
* Participate in hazard identification workshops, risk assessments, and development of safety cases.
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to align technical and project requirements.
* Support the preparation and review of technical deliverables.
* Stay up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes that impact railway systems and consultancy practices.
Degree required: MEng Civil Engineering
Information Management
Our Digital Services team drives Building Information Modelling (BIM), information management, and digital innovation across Transport & Infrastructure. We transform traditional practices into smart, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
Day‑to‑day activities could include:
* Support project teams with BIM Digital Advisory and strategy.
* Coordinate and review BIM models for accuracy.
* Work with ISO19650 standards and common data environments (e.g., BIM360 Docs).
* Help implement workflows for digital collaboration.
* Explore BIM software solutions and improve delivery efficiency.
* Produce engineering models and drawings.
* Act as a BIM Coordinator, resolving design issues.
* Collaborate with UK and international teams.
Degree required: MEng Mechanical or Civil Engineering, MEng/MSc in Computing, MSc in BIM for Smart Engineering (or related fields)
Project Management
Our Project Management team leads all our Rail projects both large and small across all design and delivery stages. Graduates will be involved in the planning of projects, monitoring progress against the schedule, managing risks, supporting engagement with the client and other stakeholders, developing forecasts, tracking costs and supporting the management of contracts.
Day‑to‑day activities could include:
* Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control, ensuring financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle.
* Support the project team to deliver the scope, on time and within budget, while meeting quality standards.
* Develop and maintain the project plan, including scope, schedule, cost and risk.
* Ensure alignment with client expectations and internal delivery frameworks.
Degree required: Master's in engineering or relevant business or management degree
Graduate Development Programme
Our two‑year 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.
What We Will Be Looking For:
You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a master’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for.
Key application steps:
* Complete the application form in full answering all specific questions.
* Complete an online skill enabler assessment.
* Start work in September 2026.
* Passion or knowledge of computing and information processing.
* Desire for the built environment and infrastructure.
* Enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
* Willingness to inspire with new ideas.
For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, please visit our Early Careers brochure.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
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