Job Description
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.
Services & Locations
* Bridge Engineering – Exeter, Truro, Carlisle, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow
* Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory – London
* Pavement Engineering – Derby, Reading, London
A graduate in our Civil team will work on exciting and innovative projects across specialist services. Working in bridges, airport planning and advisory, airfield engineering, maritime engineering, asset management and pavements provides early responsibility and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
Key Projects
* 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, Euston Stations, Old Street Underground Station redevelopment, Network Rail Civil Assessment Framework, Brent Cross TfL Structures Project
* 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
* 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
Team – Bridge Engineering
Graduate support is provided on civil engineering works such as structural inspection, assessment, design, strengthening, repair, asset management and project management, gaining exposure to major works. Small projects may be managed early while larger works provide further exposure.
Day‑to‑Day Activities – Bridge Engineering
* Bridge inspections using specialist access provision such as pontoons, under‑bridge inspection gantries, mobile elevated working platforms and confined space entry techniques.
* Organisation of site visits and structural design and assessment.
* Asset management – design of structural repairs.
* Structural bridge assessment calculations.
* Supervision of contractors and project management.
* Business development and tendering.
Team – Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory
Graduate deliver 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 – Aviation
* Contributing to the technical delivery of airport planning and advisory tasks on a variety of UK and international projects.
* Delivering airport planning and capacity solutions as part of airport master plans and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, ancillary facilities and providing robust analysis and advice.
* Responsible for the successful completion and delivery of airport planning related tasks.
* Contributing to the preparation of bids and proposals for potential new projects.
* Contributing to the team’s technical understanding of new emerging markets relating to sustainable aviation, carbon reduction, sustainable aviation fuels, AAM/eVTOLs.
Team – Pavement Engineering
Graduate will deliver a range of civil engineering works emphasizing pavement engineering. Exposure to regional standards and materials for aviation, maritime, streetscapes and highways.
Day‑to‑Day Activities – Pavement Engineering
* Assisting with the inspection of a local highway and pavement inspections.
* Pavement design to National Highways standards and specifications.
* Pavement design to military and commercial airfield and port standards.
* Design of repairs and maintenance of assets and supporting with expert and technical advice commissions.
* Report writing and preparation of calculations, specifications and drawings.
Graduate Development Programme
Two‑year programme supporting personal and professional development through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, career development workshops, networking, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on‑the‑job experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. Master’s degrees required for the Bridges team.
* Looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
* Passion for engineering and the built environment.
* Enthusiasm for creativity and drive to solve problems.
* Desire to inspire and share new ideas.
Benefits
* Hybrid working policy – up to two days a week working from home.
* Professional development – mentoring, training, chartership support.
* Health and wellbeing – virtual GP service, gym membership discounts, menopause support package.
* Flexible working arrangements – part‑time, flexible hours, additional leave options.
EEO Statement
Here at WSP 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. As a Disability Confident leader, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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