Job Description
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 – https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/graduates
Responsibilities And Requirements
Water
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
Degree backgrounds considered:MSc/MEng Chemical / Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, MEng Mechanical Engineering or MEng Electrical Engineering, BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng Engineering, Project Management, Management, BEng/MEng Civil Engineering.
Locations: Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds
Asset Management
Degree backgrounds considered:Data Science, Geographic Information System, Computer Science/ Programming
Locations: Brighton or Derby
Sustainable Water Management
Degree backgrounds considered:Geography, Civil Engineering, River Environments, Water Management, Water & Environmental Management, Flood Management, Hydrogeology
Locations: Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle
Strategic Advisory
Degree backgrounds considered:BSc/BEng/BA Engineering or STEM degrees
Locations: London, Bristol , Birmingham
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
Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Electrical Engineering (with modules on Power Networks)
Gas & Hydrogen
Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering
Regulated Networks
Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Civil or Electrical Engineering
Renewables
Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering
Energy Transition
Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering
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. As well as the large pool of experts to guide them throughout their journey.
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, and to reward you for your efforts, (when you reach certain professional milestones, you’ll even get a bonus as a thank you and well done for your hard work).
We are also able to support professional development with many other approved professional institutions that may not be included in this list.
Skills
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. It helps to grow your network of contacts across the business as well as providing you with opportunities for extra experience and to support you in achieving chartered status or other professional accreditations.
Essential Criteria
You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in the relevant degreet subject for the role you are applying for.
To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please explore our degree search tool on our graduate website https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/graduates
- Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online behavioural assessment. Both the application form and the behavioural assessment are essential parts of the early careers recruitment process.
- 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. To learn more about the assessment please visit Support For Candidates | Arctic Shores
If you are successful after completing the assessment, we will be 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. We will aim to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered however,
due to the volume of applications received, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates.
About Us
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
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 its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP
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 – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
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 and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
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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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
