2026 Graduate Programme - Environment - Geotechnical Engineering
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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.
We are looking for graduates to join our dynamic Geotechnics & Tunnelling teams who specialise in characterising ground conditions: identifying ground risk and producing low carbon designs to mitigate those risks.
As a graduate, you’ll contribute to transformative projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, housing, marine, tunnelling, commercial developments, and healthcare, gaining hands-on experience throughout the entire project life cycle. You will enjoy opportunities for site work and travel within the UK, Ireland, and occasionally overseas.
If you’re eager to learn, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful impact on communities while developing your career with diverse clients and projects, we want to hear from you.
We are recruiting for Graduates in the following locations:
* Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Hertford, London, Guildford, Southampton & Exeter and UK Wide.
A little bit more about your role and the team… Working as a Graduate in our Geotechnics & Tunnelling team will mean working on innovative projects, exploring and learning about the numerous facets of the requirements for Geotechnics & Engineering Geology, working on projects across a broad range of clients, sectors and scales.
Our Geotechnics team have played an important role in driving forward a range of significant initiatives, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:
* A83 Rest and be thankful
* Dublin Metrolink
* Multiple windfarms & Energy hubs
* HS2 N1/N2 and C2/C3 sections
* Old Oak Common Station, Euston and Curzon Street Stations
* Data Centres and Grid reinforcement projects
Our Geotechnics & Tunnelling Teams: Our geotechnical teams work in close collaboration with planners, and both structural and civil engineers. They are typically involved in all aspects of a project from early planning studies through to the construction phase, as well as in the inspection and rehabilitation of existing facilities.
You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams and mentored by experienced Engineers, gaining exposure to real-word challenges and innovative solutions. Day-to-day activities could include:
* Taking responsibility for producing accurate ground models using an array of digital tools.
* Learning about the various foundation and ground improvement techniques that are required for our clients to manage ground risk and realise safe and sustainable construction of their projects.
* Manipulating and plotting data for site characterisation and witnessing ground investigation in the field, as well as design support.
* Assisting in the design of foundations, retaining walls, slopes, and other geotechnical structures.
* Report writing: Preparing geotechnical reports, risk assessments, drawings and design documentation.
You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programme includes 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 professional bodies such as ICE and CGeol or IOM3, 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.
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. Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions.
You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026. You’ll have an interest in Geology, Engineering Geology and how these disciplines play into Civil engineering projects. You’ll have pride in the work produced and a desire to learn new skills, applying them to the next set of challenges.
You’ll have a collaborative approach to your work and a willingness to ask questions, drawing on our collective knowledge. You’ll have a willingness to travel occasionally, undertaking site work explaining your knowledge of the geology and ground conditions in the UK. You’ll have a good understanding of soil and rock mechanics.
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.
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
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.
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