Graduate Programme - Planning & Development; Civils Design

Position: 2026 Graduate Programme - Planning & Development (Civils Design)

Overview

Join to apply for the 2026 Graduate Programme - Planning & Development (Civils Design) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland
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We are looking for graduates for our Planning and Development (Civils Design) team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.

Locations

• Guildford, Basingstoke, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, London, Cambridge, Liverpool & Hertford

Role and Projects

As a Graduate in Planning and Development (Civils Design) you will work on exciting projects across defence, energy, residential and logistics & distribution, with genuine opportunities for career progression. You will help deliver projects such as:

• Omega Development Warrington – Largest mixed-use development in the North-West
• Monklands Hospital
• Eden Project
• York Central

Day-to-day Activities

• Master planning, concept and detailed civil engineering designs including:
  Highway design, Earthworks design, Surface water drainage design and Foul water drainage design
• Utility services coordination
• Completing design calculations and drawing outputs
• Production of engineering reports and specifications
• Attending design team meetings

Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development through a blended learning experience. The programme includes core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and on-the-job experience.

To find out more, please visit:
Who we are - ECP. Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. We encourage Chartered status with professional bodies such as ICE, with support through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a relevant subject for the role. To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you, please visit our Graduate brochure or Graduate Website.

• Candidates must complete the application form in full and answer all specific questions. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. If you pass, you will be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both are essential parts of the early career recruitment process.
• You’ll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026
• You’ll have a passion for engineering and consulting
• You’ll have a desire for built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy
• Enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems
• You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have

For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure - Application & Selection. We review applications on a rolling basis; submit early to ensure full consideration.

What’s In It For You

Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (home two days a week) and access to modern offices across the UK. We promote inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing through Thrive, and flexible benefits including Gymflex and menopause support. We offer time flexibility with WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for development and Chartered status.

About Us

We are a leading engineering and professional services firm with a global team delivering positive, long-lasting impacts on communities. We have a strong local presence in the UK & Ireland and a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

EEO Statement

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 are a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.

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