Overview
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.
Roles and Locations
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.
We are recruiting for Graduates in the following teams and locations:
* Rail Civil Infrastructure – Leeds, London or Manchester, Belfast
* Information Management – Birmingham, London or Manchester, Belfast
* 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.
The safe and reliable running of our railways is supported by signalling, overhead lines, telecoms and other infrastructure. All rail systems infrastructure is supported by lineside and ancillary civil infrastructures, highlighting its importance to any linear railway engineering programmes.
Projects
Our teams work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as HS2 (all phases), East West Rail, Old Oak Common, Curzon Street Station, Euston Station and Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Rail Teams
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 and walkways, level crossings, cable route works, and UTXs. Graduates have the opportunity to work on large and small projects across all design stages from conceptual design to as-built drawings and hand-back. The variety of schemes and interdisciplinary integration accelerates learning and career development.
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 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 objectives.
* Support the preparation and review of technical deliverables.
* Stay up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes impacting 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.
As a Graduate in this team you will work alongside Digital Leaders, Engineers, Information Managers, and BIM Consultants on some of the most exciting projects. This is your chance to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience, and build a strong foundation for your career.
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 in our team 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.
There are opportunities to be involved in diverse multi-disciplinary teams at the early stages of projects when project delivery plans are being formed and options are being assessed, through to involvement in the latter stages where rail infrastructure is being designed and delivered. The variety of schemes and interdisciplinary integration we deliver accelerates learning and career development.
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 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 dedicated to supporting 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 relevant professional bodies such as the IET and IMechE, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status.
To find out more about Sectors and Specialisms we recruit our Graduates into, as well as qualification requirements, please visit Graduate brochure or Graduate Website. Degree requirements and links are provided within the respective sections above.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
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. You’ll be looking to start work in September 2026 and will have:
* 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 us by sharing new ideas
Additional information: Candidates must complete the application form in full and may be required to complete online assessments as part of our recruitment process. You will be eligible to apply for roles in 2026. For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, please visit our Early Careers brochure. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Us and What’s In It For You
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with 72,800 people. Our local and international teams work to create positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
Work-life balance – Hybrid working policy, with two days per week in the office and flexible collaboration across the UK offices.
Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences, and support an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.
Flex your time – WSP My Hour for daily personal time, flexible hours, part-time options, additional leave, and bank holiday flex.
Your development – Training, mentoring, and Chartered status support.
EEO Statement – We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. Disability Confident commitments are in place and workplace adjustments are available on request.
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