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.
About us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
Job Description
We are looking for graduates for our Planning and Development teams, who have an adaptable 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 with 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 status.
Projects:
Our team works on important developments in the UK, helping deliver projects such as:
* Eden Project Morecambe
* Aston Villa Stadium development
* HS2
* Hynet
* Network Rail
* United Utilities
* Scottish Power Energy Networks
Responsibilities
We are recruiting for enthusiastic and motivated graduates for our Planning and Engagement teams across the UK.
Development Planning - Join our high-performing team of over 800 colleagues, supporting projects from land acquisition to construction. You will assist in design development, preparing technical documentation, and advising clients. You'll work on multiple projects, gaining support throughout your time as a graduate.
We help clients promote sustainable development, guiding plans from pre-feasibility through to planning consent and multi-disciplinary design.
Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Civil Engineering. For two of our roles in the Southeast we will consider a BSc or BA in Transport Planning or Geography.
Locations available: Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle. London, Guildford, Basingstoke, Southampton, Birmingham, Cardiff and Bristol.
Infrastructure Planning - As part of the largest UK team of Town Planners, you'll work on supporting securing consent for major infrastructure projects. From planning applications to appraisals, you'll collaborate with teams, attend meetings, and manage smaller projects. You'll be engaging with clients, statutory bodies, and public consultees, supporting business development and networking.
Degree backgrounds considered: Town Planning.
Locations available: Manchester and Cardiff.
Land Referencing - In our industry-leading Land team, the largest of its kind in the UK, you will support research and identification of landowners. You will assist in the negotiation to access land, create legal documentation for planning permission and provide support for the landowner engagement required to acquire land. You will work on projects throughout the UK and Ireland.
Degree backgrounds considered: Geography, Estates and Land Management.
Locations: London, Birmingham and Glasgow.
Graduate Development Programme
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.
* You'll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for.
* 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 progressive 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.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the adaptability to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.
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