Job Overview
WSP offers global scale and landmark projects. You can embrace curiosity in a culture celebrating new ideas and diverse perspectives, and shape a career as unique as you.
Location & Services
We are recruiting for graduates in the following services and locations:
* Environmental Management Assessment – Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham or Exeter.
* Environmental Consents – Project Management – Birmingham.
Roles & Responsibilities
Environmental Management Assessment teams provide advice and support at each stage of the consenting process, through inception, optioneering, design, planning, construction and operation for infrastructure and development of all sizes and sectors. You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams, mentored by experienced Consultants, gaining exposure to real‑world challenges.
Day‑to‑day activities could include:
* Performing professional‑level tasks that contribute to project and service line goals.
* Creating content for marketing, developing Project profiles, analysing competitor strategies, or presenting information.
* Collaborating with colleagues, communicating effectively (both written and verbal), and managing your own time and projects.
Graduates joining our 2026 intake could be involved in projects such as Heathrow Airport, the Great Grid upgrade, Sizewell C permits and consents and East Western Rail.
Environmental Consents – Project Management teams support the Project Manager and Technical Lead to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget in a friendly and supportive environment.
Day‑to‑day activities could include:
* Assisting the Project Manager in developing project management documentation including project plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules and stakeholder registers.
* Scheduling meetings, taking minutes and tracking actions.
* Monitoring project schedules and tracking progress.
* Working with multidisciplinary environmental project teams consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers.
* Assisting in the administration of supplier contracts; preparing invoices and tracking project spend.
* Undertaking information management activities such as working in Common Data Environments.
Projects
Our teams have worked on significant assignments in the UK. You will be helping deliver projects such as:
* Bristol Airport Expansion & Heathrow Airport.
* Great Grid Upgrade.
* Sizewell C permits and consents.
* East West Rail & High Speed 2.
* HyNet Hydrogen Pipeline.
* National Grid and EDF Energy.
* Onshore and offshore windfarms.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two‑year Graduate Development programme supports personal and professional development through an engaging blended learning experience. The programme includes core business and professional skills training, career development workshops, mentoring for professional registration and on‑the‑job experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for.
* Pass all specific questions and complete the application form in full; completion of the skill enabler assessment is mandatory.
* Start of work either April or September 2026.
* Passion for Earth & Environment, including Environmental management and/or Project management.
* Good numerical understanding and experience in data analysis and interpretation using Excel and GIS.
* Enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
* Want to inspire and share new ideas.
* Ability to travel site and/or client offices as required.
Application Process
We review applications on a rolling basis. Submitting early maximises consideration. For timelines and selection process, see our Early Careers brochure and the Application & Selection page.
About Us & Inclusion
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.
Inclusion & Belonging – We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and celebrate integrity and respect. We support each other and embrace a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing – We provide a Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, comprehensive menopause support.
Flex your time – WSP offers flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development – We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and Chartership.
EEO & Inclusion 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. 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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We are delighted to consider applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. If you need adjustments for training, testing or assessment, please let us know and we will arrange suitable accommodation.
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