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2026 graduate programme - transport & infrastructure - civil

Edinburgh
WSP
Posted: 8 October
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We are seeking graduates for our Civil teams who are adaptable and eager to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory consultancy. You will enjoy a collaborative work environment, applying your skills to a variety of clients and projects. We are recruiting for Graduates in the following services and locations:

* Civil - Bridge Engineering: London, Bristol, Cardiff, Wrexham, Exeter, Truro, Birmingham, Manchester, Carlisle, Newcastle, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth (Perthshire), and Belfast.
* Civil - Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory: London
* Civil - Aviation – Airfield Engineering: London
* Civil - Pavement Engineering: Derby, Reading or London

A little bit more about your role and the team… Working as a Graduate in the Civil team will mean working on exciting and innovative projects across our specialist services. You can apply to work in one of our engineering teams which include bridges, airport planning and advisory, airfield engineering, maritime engineering, asset management and pavements. Each team offers hands-on experience, early responsibility, and cross-disciplinary collaboration on both small and large-scale projects, supporting professional growth. Graduates will benefit from a robust pipeline of work and strong mentorship from experienced engineers. This comprehensive and varied experience builds a solid foundation for a successful engineering career within a global industry.

Projects Our teams work on notable projects in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:

* Bridges: A9 Dualling Specimen Design, A83 Rest and Be Thankful, M8 Woodside Viaducts, A5 Western Transport Corridor, Southern Link Road (CSLR), Tyne Bridge refurbishment, Thelwall Viaduct, HS2 Old Oak Common and Euston Stations, Old Street Underground Station redevelopment, Network Rail Civil Assessment Framework, Brent Cross TfL Structures Project
* Maritime Engineering: Barking Waste Transfer Station, Future Port Talbot, UK Ports Inspection and Rehabilitation
* Pavement Engineering: Bristol Port, National Highways, DIO MOD HS2 Old Oak Common Lane, aircraft arrestor system in Iceland, airfield in Guinea, offshore wind assembly port for 2500T cranes, National Highways SDF projects, local authority projects
* Airfield Engineering: Stansted Terminal expansion, Gatwick Pier 6 extension, Heathrow control point, runway extensions and airside upgrades in Iceland
* Airport Planning & Advisory: Leeds Bradford Airport Strategic Study, Copenhagen Airport Master Plan, Almaty Airport Technical Advisory, Dubai World Central Airport Phase II, Airport Master Plans and Competitions in Saudi Arabia

Our Civil teams include:

Bridge Engineering: Working as a Graduate in this team, you will be supporting experienced colleagues with a range of civil engineering works such as structural inspection, assessment, design, strengthening, repair, asset management, and project management, gaining exposure to major works. Day-to-day activities could include:

* Bridge inspections using specialist access such as pontoons, under bridge inspection gantries, mobile elevated working platforms and confined space entry techniques.
* Organisation of site visits and Structural design and assessment.
* Asset management - Design of structural repairs.
* Structural bridge assessment calculations.
* Supervision of contractors and Project management.
* Business development and tendering.

Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory: Being a Graduate in this team will involve delivering high-quality airport planning and advisory services in the UK and internationally, including master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, airside and terminal modelling, and sustainability advice. Day-to-day activities could include:

* Contributing to the technical delivery of airport planning and advisory tasks on a variety of UK and international aviation projects.
* Delivering airport planning & capacity solutions as part of airport master plans and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, ancillary facilities etc.
* Being responsible for the successful completion and delivery of airport planning related tasks.
* Contributing to the preparation of bids and proposals for potential new projects.
* Contributing to the team\'s technical understanding of new emerging markets relating to sustainable aviation, carbon reduction, sustainable aviation fuels, AAM/eVTOLs

Aviation – Airfield Engineering: Working as a Graduate in this team you will assist with delivering a range of aviation civil engineering works with emphasis on airfield infrastructure design. You may work on UK and international airports, using state of the art software and developing knowledge with 3D modelling. Day-to-day activities could include:

* Supporting the more senior airfield engineers in their development of airfield designs.
* Assisting in the production of technical reports and technical specifications.
* Undertaking civil works design and design reviews across all design stages. Geometric and grading design of Runways, Taxiways, Aprons, service roads, etc.
* Design coordination across disciplines including Pavement, Structural, and Drainage and Water Management.
* Assisting in the production of Civil 3D design of civil works and airfield infrastructure.
* Assisting in the preparation of design proposals, resource estimations and management of Sub-consultants.
* Undertaking visits to Airfields in the UK and internationally to provide support and technical design consultation to Clients or design partners.

Maritime Engineering: Maritime Engineering is a niche area dedicated to planning, design and construction of port facilities, marine infrastructure and coastal facilities. Our Maritime Engineering team offers the opportunity to work on a large range of multidisciplinary projects across the UK and internationally. Day-to-day activities could include:

* Inspection, design and rehabilitation of UK ports.
* Concept and detail designs of Port Infrastructure Globally.
* Site visits to operations ports in the UK and overseas.
* Preparation of project deliverables i.e. reporting, specifications, drawings.
* Undertaking technical calculations.
* Research topics to assist project team.
* Prepare and keep accurate records of project meetings.
* Document Control and assisting with financial management of projects.

Pavement Engineering: Working within our Pavement Engineering team you will deliver a range of civil engineering works with an emphasis in pavement engineering. Our team have exposure of working in many regions across the world and have experience with regional standards and materials. Day-to-day activities could include:

* Assisting with the inspection of a local highway and Pavement inspections.
* Pavement design to National Highways standards and specifications.
* Pavement design to military and commercial airfield and port standards.
* Design of repairs and maintenance of assets and supporting with expert and technical advice commissions.
* Report writing and preparation of calculations, specifications and drawings.

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. To find out more, please visit: Who we are - ECP. Our teams are committed to your career progression, encouraging growth from the outset. Many colleagues joined as graduates and have now advanced within the business. We encourage you to pursue chartered status with professional bodies such as the ICE and IStructE, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered status.

What Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate You’ll have 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. To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please visit our Graduate brochure or website Graduate brochure or Graduate Website

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.

What’s in it for you Work-life balance, Inclusivity & Belonging, Health & Wellbeing, Flex your time, Your development, #WeAreWSP. We offer hybrid working, flexibility, gym benefits, Thrive programme, and support for chartership and professional development.

About Us We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global team focused on creating positive, long-lasting impacts in communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

EEO and Inclusion We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 and request workplace adjustments if needed.

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