Overview
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 curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and shape a career as unique as you.
We are looking for graduates for our Planning Engagement team, with a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment with a diverse range of clients and projects.
Locations
* Manchester
* Birmingham
* Cardiff
* Glasgow
* London
Role and Team
As a Graduate in the Planning Engagement team, you will work on exciting and innovative projects. The Engagement team helps clients demonstrate stakeholder engagement, share development plans, and gather feedback to inform schemes. We make technical information accessible, create events and online content, capture feedback with forms and online questionnaires, and analyse data to share with stakeholders.
Projects
We have a wide-ranging project portfolio for private and public sector clients, delivering projects such as:
* Energy projects connecting on- and offshore networks
* Transport projects improving travel through updated road and rail infrastructure
* Environmental projects around water and waste
* Specialist projects such as defence, aviation, development and sport
Day-to-day Activities
Possible activities include:
* Helping communities and stakeholders understand projects by writing easy-to-understand communications
* Providing opportunities to ask questions and give feedback through communications, events, and surveys
* Presenting feedback to help projects develop responsibly, including data coding and reporting
* Supporting teams to deliver quality communications and engagement activities
Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development programme supports personal and professional development through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, career development workshops, mentoring for professional registration, networking opportunities, and on-the-job experience. For more information, visit the Graduate brochure or Graduate website.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant subject. To assist you in finding potential areas of the business, please visit the Graduate brochure or website.
* Candidates must complete the application form in full and answer all questions. This applies to all backgrounds. Successful completion is mandatory.
* Online skill enabler assessment is also required.
* You'll be looking to start work in September 2026.
* You’ll have a passion for consulting and engagement.
* You’ll have a desire for the built environment.
* You’ll have enthusiasm for creativity and problem solving.
* You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? If you have the right qualifications, apply and we can consider alignment to this role or other opportunities in our Graduate programme.
How to Apply and Selection
For information on the application and selection process, including timelines, please visit the Early Careers brochure. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
What’s In It For You
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities close to home and around the world.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with 72,800 people united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
What’s in It For You?
* Work-life balance and hybrid working policy (two days from home, with modern offices across the UK)
* Inclusivity and belonging with employee resource groups
* Health & wellbeing through Thrive and additional benefits (Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, menopause support)
* Flexible time options, including WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working, and leave options
* Development through training, mentoring, and Chartered professional routes
EEO Statement
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. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.
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