Graduate Programme - Transport & Infrastructure - Rail

We are looking for graduates to join our Rail teams in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, supporting the design, delivery, operation and improvement of rail infrastructure across the UK. From signalling, telecommunications and power systems to railway stations, passenger environments and digital engineering, you'll help shape the future of safe, efficient and sustainable rail travel.

• Rail Advisory Services – Manchester, Derby, Birmingham or Bristol
• Rail Engineering Services
  - Asset Management – Belfast
• Rail Systems Engineering, Integration and Assurance – London, Birmingham or Bristol
• Rail Stations
  - London
• Rail
  - Derby or London

As a Graduate within our Rail business, you will contribute to projects that help keep rail networks safe, reliable and efficient while improving the experience of passengers and communities. Working alongside experienced engineers, planners and specialists, you'll gain exposure to multidisciplinary projects across the rail sector, from major infrastructure programmes and station developments to rail systems and operational improvements.

Your work could include supporting the development of technical designs, coordinated BIM models and engineering solutions, analysing operational or technical data, contributing to reports and designs, attending site visits, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and helping to solve complex engineering challenges. Whether you're supporting signalling and telecoms systems, electrification and power projects, station environments or systems integration activities, you'll gain valuable experience while helping to deliver the railways of the future.

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant master’s degree such as Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or Building Services Engineering, so a closely related discipline. Please check our webpage for further details Transport and Infrastructure Graduate Opportunities | WSP
• You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
• You will have an interest in rail infrastructure, transport systems, building services engineering, railway operations or the delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• You will be curious, collaborative and motivated to solve challenges that help shape the future of rail.
• You will be comfortable working with a range of specialists across engineering disciplines, sharing ideas and learning from experienced professionals.
• You will want to take ownership of your work and development while creating value for our clients.
• You will actively seek opportunities to develop your technical expertise and broaden your experience across the rail sector.

Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the skills, experience and professional network needed to thrive at the start of your career with us. Through a blend of structured learning, mentoring and hands‑on project experience, you will be supported every step of the way.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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