Overview
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. We are recruiting for Graduates in the following services 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
You will join a team that works on exciting and innovative projects across our specialist services, including 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 small and large-scale projects.
Projects and teams
Our Civil teams work on notable projects in the UK. You will help deliver projects such as:
* Bridges: A9 Dualling, A83 Rest and Be Thankful, M8 Woodside Viaducts, A5 Western Transport Corridor, Southern Link Road, 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 systems 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 disciplines
Bridge Engineering: You will support experienced colleagues with structural inspection, assessment, design, strengthening, repair, asset management and project management. Day-to-day activities can include bridge inspections, site visits, asset management design, structural assessment calculations, and supervising contractors.
Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory: Deliver high-quality planning and advisory services in the UK and internationally, including master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, airside and terminal modelling, and sustainability advice. Activities include technical delivery, bid preparation, and research on emerging markets such as sustainable aviation fuels and AAM/eVTOLs.
Aviation – Airfield Engineering: Assist with airfield infrastructure design on UK and international airports, using state-of-the-art software and 3D modelling. You will work with Senior Engineers and gain exposure to large-scale projects and new aviation sectors like VTOL/eVTOL and helipads.
Maritime Engineering: Plan, design and construct port facilities and coastal infrastructure across the UK and internationally, with opportunities to support energy transition projects and port repurposing for renewables.
Pavement Engineering: Deliver pavement assessment, design and asset management for aviation, maritime, streetscapes and highways, focusing on cost efficiency and reducing embodied carbon.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development programme supports personal and professional growth through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, mentoring, networking, and on-the-job experience. We encourage pursuing chartered status with professional bodies such as ICE and IStructE, with support for training agreements.
To learn more, please visit the Graduate brochure or Graduate website. You can explore which sectors and specialisms align with your qualifications.
What we look for
You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. To apply, please complete the application form in full and you may be required to complete an online skills assessment. We aim to start in April or September 2026.
* You’ll have a passion for engineering and a desire for the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy.
* You’ll have enthusiasm for creativity and problem solving, and a willingness to share new ideas.
* You’ll be encouraged to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion; just indicate how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities.
For further information regarding our application and selection process, please visit our Early Careers brochure or application pages.
What’s in it for you
We offer work-life balance with hybrid working and flexible arrangements, including part-time options, extra leave purchases, and a benefit programme. We provide health and wellbeing support ( Thrive programme, Virtual GP, menopause support, Gymflex), and initiatives like WSP My Hour for daily personal time. We also support development through training, mentoring and Chartered status.
As a Disability Confident employer, we interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and support reasonable workplace adjustments.
About us
We are a leading global engineering and professional services firm with a diverse workforce. Our purpose is to create positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity and inclusion.
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industry: Professional Services
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