About the Role
WSP seeks graduates for our Civil Teams in Bridge Engineering, Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory, and Pavement Engineering. The teams operate across the UK and internationally, offering a range of projects from infrastructure to airport planning.
Locations
* Bridge Engineering: Exeter, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow
* Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory: London
* Pavement Engineering: Reading or London
Graduate Development Programme
A two‑year programme supports personal and professional growth with blended learning, workshops, mentoring, and professional registration support. Graduates will work on projects and receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Bridge Engineering
Support experienced engineers with structural inspections, assessment, design, strengthening, repair, asset management, and project management. Examples include:
* Bridge inspections using specialist access and confined space entry techniques.
* Site visit organization, structural design, and asset management.
* Structural assessment calculations, contractor supervision, and project management.
* Business development and tender preparation.
Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory
Deliver high‑quality airport planning and advisory services, including master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, and sustainability advice for UK and international projects.
* Technical delivery of planning tasks and capacity analysis.
* Preparation of bids and proposals.
* Supporting emerging markets such as sustainable aviation fuels and AAM/eVTOLs.
Pavement Engineering
Deliver pavement assessment, design, and asset management for aviation, maritime, streetscapes, and highways.
* Inspection of highways and pavements.
* Pavement design to National Highways standards and military/commercial airfield standards.
* Design of repairs and maintenance assets, report writing, and calculations.
Qualifications and Expectations
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with at least a 2:2 grade. Master’s only accepted for the Bridges team.
* Graduation by April or September 2026.
* Passion for engineering, desire for the built environment, creativity, and problem‑solving skills.
* Demonstrated enthusiasm for sharing ideas and a drive to inspire others.
* Complete the application form and online skill assessor assessment.
EEO 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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