Graduate Programme - Transport & Infrastructure - Civil

Overview

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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.

• Bridge Engineering:
  London, Basingstoke, Bristol, Cardiff, Wrexham, Exeter, Truro, Birmingham, Manchester, Carlisle, Newcastle, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth (Perthshire)
• Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory:
  London
• Aviation – Airfield Engineering:
  London
• Pavement Engineering:
  Derby, Reading or London
• Maritime Engineering:
  London, Newcastle, Basingstoke

A little more about your role and the team:
Working as a Graduate in the Civil team will mean working on exciting and innovative projects across our specialist services. You can apply to work in one of our engineering teams which include 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 both small and large-scale projects, supporting professional growth.

Graduates will benefit from a robust pipeline of work and strong mentorship from experienced engineers.

• 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 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 system 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

• Bridge Engineering
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  Supportive work across structural inspection, assessment, design, strengthening, repair, asset management and project management. Day-to-day activities include bridge inspections, site visits, asset management and supervision of contractors.
• Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory
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  Delivery of high-quality airport planning and advisory services, master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, modelling, and sustainability advice. Activities include technical delivery, bids and market research.
• Aviation – Airfield Engineering
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  Assist with airfield infrastructure design, collaborating with Senior Engineers on large projects and expanding into new aviation sectors such as VTOL/eVTOL and helipads. Day-to-day includes supporting design, reporting, and coordination across disciplines.
• Maritime Engineering
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  Planning, design and construction of port facilities and coastal projects, with opportunities to support energy transition and port diversification.
• Pavement Engineering
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  Pavement assessment, design and asset management for aviation, maritime, streetscapes and highways with a focus on cost efficiency and reducing embodied carbon.

Our two-year Graduate Development programme supports personal and professional development through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, mentoring for professional registration, and…