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2026 graduate programme - earth & environment - ground & water

Manchester
WSP in the UK & Ireland
Posted: 4 October
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2026 Graduate Programme - Earth & Environment - Ground & Water

Join the 2026 Graduate Programme - Earth & Environment - Ground & Water role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

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.

Our environmental Ground & Water specialists support our clients in successful assessment and investigation of Brownfield land, supporting development proposals and commercial decisions. The team is also involved in the Demolition and Decommissioning of entire non-operational power stations to managing small, specialised redundant plants within active process areas.

We are looking for Graduates for our teams 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:

* Contaminated Land: Manchester, Glasgow or Bristol
* Demolition and Decommissioning: Flexible

A little bit more about your role and the team… Our Ground And Water Teams Have Worked On a Range Of Assignments And As a Graduate Working In Contaminated Land Or Demolition And Decommissioning, You Will Be Helping Deliver Projects Such As:

Projects:

* Ground investigations for huge infrastructure projects such as HS2 and Heathrow
* The Great Grid upgrade
* Remediation of a former gasworks site or petrochemical plant
* UK prototype fusion energy facility
* Various projects supporting the nuclear industry
* A wide range of infrastructure and water schemes and investigations around emerging contaminants
* Thermal Power station – Decommissioning and Demolition
* Refinery - High Hazard plant demolition
* Nuclear Power station Decommissioning and Demolition

Contaminated Land: Working as a Graduate in this team will mean you are specifically supporting the Ground & Water (geo-environmental/contaminated land/hydrogeology) team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with project managers and project directors.

Day-to-day Activities Could Include:

* Phase 1 Desk study researching and reporting
* Phase 2 Site investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management, human health/water environment risk assessment and reporting
* Provision of adherence to best technical, engineering and health and safety practice
* Communicating and liaising effectively with clients, subcontractors and assisting the project team
* Operational assistance towards the delivery of project works
* Environmental site monitoring
* Data collection and Data management
* Factual checking of ground investigation reports, with progression to preparation of ground investigation reports

Demolition And Decommissioning: This role would predominantly be site-based. Site works are dependent on active projects with travel across the whole of the UK and potentially internationally as required.

Day-to-day Activities Could Include:

* Attendance of works/site briefings, meetings and workshops
* Observation and reporting of contractors works
* Assisting clients with the planning and programming of the works and addressing challenges associated with decommissioning
* Assisting in the data gathering and surveying of new projects
* Communicating and liaising with clients, contractors, assisting the project team
* Operational assistance towards the delivery of projects

Graduate Development Programme and Future progression: Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience.

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.

Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment.

You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026. You will hold a UK driving licence or equivalent. You’ll have the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. You’ll have the ability to learn, demonstrate attention to detail and be adaptable to change.

WSP is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes 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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