Overview
Join to apply for the 2026 Graduate Programme - Transport & Infrastructure - Civil role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.
We are seeking graduates for our Civil teams who are adaptable and eager to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory consultancy. You will enjoy a collaborative work environment, applying your skills to a variety of clients and projects.
Graduate Programmes and Locations
* Civil - Bridge Engineering: London, Bristol, Cardiff, Wrexham, Exeter, Truro, Birmingham, Manchester, Carlisle, Newcastle, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth (Perthshire), and Belfast.
* Civil - Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory: London
* Civil - Aviation – Airfield Engineering: London
* Civil - Pavement Engineering: Derby, Reading or London
A Little bit more about your role and the team
Working as a Graduate in the Civil team will mean working on exciting and innovative projects across our specialist services. You can apply to work in one of our engineering teams which include bridges, airport planning and advisory, airfield engineering, maritime engineering, asset management and pavements. Each team offers hands-on experience, early responsibility and cross-disciplinary collaboration on both small and large-scale projects, supporting professional growth. Graduates will benefit from a robust pipeline of work and strong mentorship from experienced engineers.
Projects
Our teams work on notable projects in the UK. You will be helping deliver projects such as:
* Bridges: A9 Dualling Specimen Design, A83 Rest and Be Thankful, M8 Woodside Viaducts, A5 Western Transport Corridor, Southern Link Road (CSLR), Tyne Bridge refurbishment, Thelwall Viaduct, HS2 Old Oak Common and Euston Stations, Old Street Underground Station redevelopment, Network Rail Civil Assessment Framework, Brent Cross TfL Structures Project
* Maritime Engineering: Barking Waste Transfer Station, Future Port Talbot, UK Ports Inspection and Rehabilitation
* Pavement Engineering: Bristol Port, National Highways, DIO MOD HS2 Old Oak Common Lane, aircraft arrestor system in Iceland, airfield in Guinea, offshore wind assembly port for 2500T cranes, National Highways SDF projects, local authority projects
* Airfield Engineering: Stansted Terminal expansion, Gatwick Pier 6 extension, Heathrow control point, runway extensions and airside upgrades in Iceland
* Airport Planning & Advisory: Leeds Bradford Airport Strategic Study, Copenhagen Airport Master Plan, Almaty Airport Technical Advisory, Dubai World Central Airport Phase II, Airport Master Plans and Competitions in Saudi Arabia
Our Civil Teams include
Bridge Engineering: Supporting experienced colleagues with structural inspection, assessment, design, strengthening, repair, asset management and project management. Day-to-day activities may include bridge inspections, site visits, asset management, design calculations and supervision of contractors.
Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory: Delivering high-quality airport planning and advisory services in the UK and internationally, including master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, airside and terminal modelling, and sustainability advice. Day-to-day activities include technical delivery of planning tasks, bid preparation and emerging markets research (e.g., sustainable aviation fuels and AAM/eVTOLs).
Aviation – Airfield Engineering: Assisting with airfield infrastructure design for UK and international airports, using 3D modelling and collaborating with Senior Engineers. Day-to-day activities include supporting design development, producing technical reports, and coordinating across disciplines.
Maritime Engineering: Planning, design and construction of port facilities, marine infrastructure and coastal facilities. Day-to-day activities include inspection, design and rehabilitation of UK ports, site visits, and preparation of deliverables.
Pavement Engineering: Delivery of pavement assessment, design and asset management for aviation, maritime, streetscapes and highways with a focus on cost efficiency and reducing embodied carbon. Day-to-day activities include pavement inspections, design to standards, repairs design and associated calculations.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development through core business and professional skills training, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience. We encourage progression towards chartered status with bodies such as the ICE and IStructE, with support through training agreements.
What Will You Be Looking For
You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. You should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for engineering, the built environment, creativity, problem solving, and the ability to share new ideas.
* Candidates must complete the application form in full and may be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both are essential parts of the early career recruitment process.
* Start dates: April or September 2026.
* Desire to start a career in engineering and infrastructure.
* Willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative, global team.
For further information regarding application and selection timelines, please refer to the Graduate brochure/website. We review applications on a rolling basis, so apply early to ensure full consideration.
What’s in It for You
We offer work-life balance with hybrid working, inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing support (including Thrive programme and Virtual GP), flexible working options, and development opportunities toward chartered status. You will be part of a global team of more than 69,000 employees committed to making a positive impact in communities around the world.
EEO Statement: Here at WSP we 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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments as needed.
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