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2024 Graduate Development Programme (UK) – Transport & Infrastructure

WSP
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We offer a holistic approach to Transport & Infrastructure. We bring the latest technologies and a culture of innovation to our work to meet the community needs for mobility, connectivity, sustainability and resiliency.

We are recruiting of Graduates throughout the UK for the following business disciplines:

  • Civil & Bridge Engineering
  • Intelligent Infrastructure
  • Rail Engineering Services
  • Project Commercial Services (PCS)

WSP deliver projects in urban and rural environments in rail, transit, aviation, roads, bridges, tunnels and maritime. Our teams have worked on projects such as Crossrail, (Elizabeth Line), London, HS2 stations at Old Oak Common and Curzon Street, Sizewell C, SDF National Highways and Dublin Metrolink just to name a few.

Available Graduate opportunities are detailed below.

Civil & Bridge Engineering

Civil & Bridge Engineering utilises practical experience, strong numerical skills, asset management practice and an understanding of structural behaviour to create designs or advise on policy for roads, railways, bridges, property, ports and airports.

  • Bridge Engineering
  • Aviation
  • Asset Management
  • Maritime

Intelligent Infrastructure

WSP’s Intelligent Infrastructure team improves the operational and safety performance of transportation networks, with the help of leading-edge technologies. Whether you help to deliver future strategy for technology used to control traffic or crunch data to improve services, two days will never be the same.

  • Telecoms
  • Operations & Safety
  • Lighting

Rail Engineering Services

Our Rail team work on large and small scale projects covering a varied range of assets including stations, platforms, signalling, OLE, telecoms, retaining walls, culverts, walkways, level crossings and many more.

  • Telecoms Engineering
  • Electrification & Power
  • Rail Stations
  • Systems Engineering

Project Commercial Services (PCS)

Our Project Commercial Services team are made up of project managers who are committed to achieving success by maintaining a focus on cost, schedule, quality, carbon and safety in delivery of projects.

  • Project & Design Management

For further information regarding Transport & Infrastructure please visit: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/graduates/transport-and-infrastructure-graduates

You will have graduated by the commencement of the programme with at least a 2:2 in a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.

  • You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2024
  • You’ll have a passion for sustainable engineering and creativity to solve problems
  • You’ll want to stretch and inspire us, sharing new ideas you have
  • You’ll have strong interpersonal skills
  • You’ll have the ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
  • You’ll have the ability to manage your own time and plan your workload effectively.

Please be aware behavioural assessment results at WSP are valid for a period of 12 months, if you have completed an assessment within this timeframe and been unsuccessful, we will not be able to consider your application.

Early applications are recommended, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

All in a day’s work - Our Graduates told us the best part of being on the Graduate Development Programme is the support for their own personal development and large network available to them.

They also told us they had the chance to work on a wide variety of projects enabling them to work closely with other disciplines, and allowing them to gain a better understanding of their role on projects and how this enhances the schemes they are involved in. As well the large pool of technical experts to guide them throughout their journey.

You could be involved in development proposals, modelling or design calculations in 3D software packages. Your day could also involve visiting site and liaising with contractors, discussing options for concept designs with colleagues, responding to client requests for information or meetings with the team about the scope and progress of projects.

Naturally, there is a lot to learn, however, the support network available, assists and encourages our early career professionals and offers a wide range of activities. Including social events and many opportunities to assist with team building outside of the work environment.

How long does the process take?

You'll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within 48 hours of submission. After reviewing your application, if we feel your background and skills are suitable, you will be sent through to the second stage in the process which is an online behavioural assessment.

If you are successful after completing the assessment, we will be work hard to match you to the most suitable roles in our business.

Most applications complete initial assessments and are progressed to the next stage which is an interview day or interview, within 8 weeks but it’s good to know that the whole process can last up to 12 weeks in total if you're an early applicant. We will aim to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered however, due to the volume of applications received, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

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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. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.