2026 Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Building Structures
WSP Newcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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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 seeking Graduates for our Building Structures teams, 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.
Structural Engineers in the Buildings Sector work collaboratively with architects and other consultants to develop coordinated designs for the built environment. The role requires a broad range of skills and includes a wide variety of tasks from the technical tasks, like carrying out calculations manually or using analysis software and producing BIM models and drawings; you will also be involved in creative duties, such as developing innovative designs or new processes.
Locations
* London
* Southampton
* Basingstoke
* Cardiff
* Newcastle
Projects
* The Shard and 22 Bishopsgate
* Newfoundland Tower
* Elephant and Castle Town Centre
* London Bridge Station
* Birmingham Sports Hub, Elison Institute
* Old Oak Common and High Speed Rail Station
* Durley Chine Sustainability Hub
* Bournemouth; Confidential Research Campus, Southampton
* The Babbage Building – a new Engineering department for the University of Plymouth
* New Energy Centres in Barking, Colchester and Bradford and a variety of Defence Projects
* Catterick Health Centre
* RAAC Surveys and remedial Design
Day-to-Day Activities
* Reviewing architectural plans and proposing structural solutions
* Performing load assessments and structural calculations
* Drafting and updating structural drawings and BIM models
* Attending design coordination meetings with architects and MEP teams
* Visiting construction sites to inspect structural elements and report findings
* Carrying out appraisals of existing buildings and reporting on their current condition and suitability for adaptation
* Responding to queries from contractors and other design consultants
* Researching innovative materials, construction methods and design techniques
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. It fully supports your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as the ICE and IStructhE, making your development a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered status.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Complete the application form in full answering all specific questions; successful completion is mandatory. Pass the online skill enabler assessment
* Start in either April or September 2026
* Understand structural mechanics and building materials
* Good attention to detail
* Good level of communication skills, able to explain structural concepts to non-technical stakeholders and persuade and enthuse others
* Eagerness to learn, contributing to complex building projects with interest in construction technology and how buildings are built
* Enthusiasm for creativity and drive to solve problems
* Want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have
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. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it as early as possible. For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, 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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