In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond. To find out more about Graduate opportunities in our Energy & Water teams, click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Water & Energy Graduate Opportunities | WSP
We are looking for graduates for our Water & Energy teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional 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.
You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team providing you a challenging and fulfilling working experience. We will fully support your development through enrolment onto a training agreement with an appropriate professional body enabling you to progress to chartered or incorporated status.
PROJECTS
Our Water & Energy teams work on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK, such as:
* Preem Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) FEED
* Northumbrian Water Limited Storm Overflow (U_IMP5) Assessments
* An extension to 2 wastewater treatment plants in Malta.
* Designing some of the UK’s largest solar PV
* UK Transmission & Distribution Network Operators
To find out more about Sectors and specialisms we recruit our Graduates into click on the following link – WSP Graduates
RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
We have a long established and evolving business delivering environmental and engineering consultancy and advice to clients within the UK and worldwide. Our work covers a broad range of sectors and clients such as water, waste, sustainable infrastructure, environment, green energy and municipal with a focus on delivering engineering solutions for water and wastewater treatment, flooding, water and sewerage networks, waste recycling and sustainable energy to name a few. There are plenty of opportunities to broaden your horizons and support WSP’s purpose of unlocking solutions to deliver a net-zero future and enable a more sustainable, resilient and liveable world.
We are recruiting Graduates for the following teams within Water, throughout the UK:
* Asset Design
* Asset Management
* Sustainable Water Management
* Strategic Advisory
Energy
In our Energy business, we lead the way in decarbonising energy. Our vision is to drive the global shift to net-zero emissions by fostering innovative technologies, widespread renewable adoption, and asset transformation, creating value for our clients.
Working as a Graduate in Energy you could work on energy projects, covering a range of technologies throughout their project development lifecycle, gaining experience to be able to guide and advise our clients on their future developments.
We are recruiting Graduates for the following teams within Energy, in either of the following locations: Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow:
* Energy Advisory
* Gas & Hydrogen
* Regulated Networks
* Renewables
* Energy Transition
GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
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 said they had the chance to work on a wide variety of projects enabling them to work closely with other disciplines, allowing them to gain a better understanding of their role on projects and how this enhances the schemes they are involved in.
We have established relationships with professional institutions including but not all ICE, IStructE, IET, CIBSE, CIHT, CILT, IMechE, IChemE, CIWEM, RICS, RTPI, SocEnv & APM. You will have the opportunity to select a technical mentor to help you on your journey.
Our 2-year Graduate Programme is designed to support personal career development and growth through a blended learning experience. The programme includes core business skills and career focused training, networking opportunities, professional registration mentoring and on-the-job experience. The development programme consists of four key streams illustrated below:
* 2 day in-person induction
* In person training days
* Technical role specific training
* Curated online content
* On-the-job experience
* Additional resources and activities
We also have a unique Professional Growth Network (PGN) which is a networking group run by early career professionals for early career professionals.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in the relevant degree subject for the role you are applying for.
* Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background.
* You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2025.
* Have a passion for planning and consulting and or sustainable engineering solutions.
* An enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
* You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.
* In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
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.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE
You'll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within 5 days 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 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, within 8-10 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.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important.
Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing? We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to improve your health and wellbeing.
Flex your time? For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish.
Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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