Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start your career in Ground & Water with WSP, working on environmental challenges.
- Opportunities in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Naas (Dublin).
- Requires a 2:2 in a relevant degree and availability to start in September 2027.
- Two-year Graduate Development Programme with structured learning and project experience.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply early.
About the Role
Join WSP's Ground & Water team as a graduate in 2027 and start your career by solving real environmental challenges. You will gain hands-on experience in areas such as brownfield regeneration, major infrastructure, energy, utilities, water, and industrial projects, helping clients make informed decisions and bring sites back into safe, sustainable use.
Opportunities are available in: Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Naas (Dublin).
What You'll Do
- Support Contaminated Land specialists in investigating, understanding, and improving land and water environments.
- Work alongside environmental scientists, engineers, hydrogeologists, planners, and other technical specialists.
- Assist with site investigations, data interpretation, and report contributions.
- Participate in project discussions and help develop practical solutions for clients.
- Travel within the UK to remote environments, including overnight stays.
What We're Looking For
- You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
- An interest in geology, hydrogeology, contaminated land, groundwater, and their role in sustainable development and environmental protection.
- Curiosity, flexibility, and motivation to understand land and water environments.
- Comfort working collaboratively and sharing ideas.
- A desire to create value for clients and take ownership of your work and development.
- Keenness to learn, ask questions, and broaden technical skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel in the UK, including overnight stays.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year programme is designed to help you build the skills, experience, and professional network needed to thrive. It includes structured learning, mentoring, and hands-on project experience.
Application Process
- Complete the application form in full.
- If successful, you will be invited to complete an online assessment (cognitive assessment, personality questionnaire, and Situational Judgement Test).
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be progressed before the closing date. Applying early is recommended.