Degree backgrounds considered:

• MEng Civil Engineering
• MEng Structural Engineering

As a Bridges team Graduate, you’ll support experienced colleagues in delivering a range of civil engineering works such as structural inspection, assessment, design, strengthening, maintenance, repair and asset management. Graduates may assist with the inspection of a masonry arch bridge in the Lake District or a historic swing bridge in Norfolk one week and undertake detailed structural analysis for a new £500M debris flow shelter the next, using parametric modelling techniques and state of the art software. 

What you could be involved in day to day

• Bridge inspections
• Organisation of site visits
• Structural design and assessment
• Asset management
• Design of structural repairs
• Structural bridge assessment calculations
• Supervision of contractors
• Project management
• Business development and tendering

You may enjoy this team if you're fascinated by how structures are designed, built and maintained. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, combining technical analysis with creative thinking, and seeing the real-world impact of your work, a career in Bridges could be for you.

Help deliver projects that matter

You'll have the opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects. Existing and previous projects include the A9 Dualling Programme, A5 Western Transport Corridor, Tyne Bridge refurbishment, Thelwall Viaduct, M8 Woodside Viaducts, HS2 Old Oak Common and Euston Station. You will help deliver innovative and sustainable transport solutions.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MEng Civil Engineering
• MEng Engineering
• Maths
• Finance

The Asset Management team assists clients with the management of their physical infrastructure assets including roads, railways, bridges, property, ports, and airports. By strategically investing and managing their assets, they can enhance efficiency, manage risks and assure the desired outcomes. 

This team advise on policy in relation to good asset management practice, creating strategies for optimising the costs and performance of their assets, revising processes for greater efficiency, developing digital tools for managing assets and support with planning minor or major spending programmes.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Analysing asset data
• Assessing risks
• Supporting infrastructure inspections
• Preparing reports
• Developing maintenance and investment strategies

You may enjoy this team if you like using engineering insight, data and problem-solving to help clients make informed decisions about their infrastructure assets. This could be a good fit if you enjoy analysing information, thinking strategically and developing practical solutions that improve the performance, resilience and sustainability of critical infrastructure for the long term.

Help deliver projects that matter

You'll work on projects that help clients make informed decisions about the management, maintenance and improvement of critical infrastructure assets. You could contribute to asset management strategies for highways, bridges and transport networks, analyse asset condition and performance data, support lifecycle and investment planning.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Civil Engineering
• Airfield Engineering
• Airport Planning
• MSc Aviation Management
• MSc Airport Planning & Management
• MSc Air Transport Planning & Management

WSP’s Aviation team delivers world class aviation consulting, planning, design and project management services for the aviation industry. With their expertise in engineering and design, the team provide multi-discipline solutions for any challenge whether airside or landside, buildings or airfield infrastructure. The team works for a variety of clients including investors and commercial airports, government bodies, regulators, airlines, and the military.

Our Aviation teams include:

Airport Planning & Advisory

Graduates in our Airport Planning & Advisory team work on a diverse range of exciting aviation projects across the UK and Internationally, delivering high-quality airport planning services and solutions and aviation advisory advice.

Expertise in this team includes airport master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, terminal and support facility planning, airfield planning and phasing, airside and terminal simulation modelling and sustainability advisory. The team also provide business and regulatory advisory.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting airport planning and advisory projects across the UK and internationally. 
• Developing airport capacity, master planning and infrastructure solutions. 
• Preparing technical analysis, reports and client recommendations. 
• Contributing to project delivery and airport planning studies. 
• Assisting with bids and proposals for new opportunities.
• Contributing to the team's technical understanding of new emerging markets relating to sustainable aviation, carbon reduction, sustainable aviation fuels, AAM/eVTOLs etc

Airfield Engineering 

Working as a Graduate within the Airfield Engineering team you will deliver aviation civil engineering works with an emphasis on airfield infrastructure design both across the UK and internationally. 

Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to the design of runways, taxiways and airside facilities, develop your Civil 3D modelling skills, and gain exposure to a wide range of projects. You'll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and have opportunities to work on emerging areas of aviation, including Advanced Air Mobility, eVTOL and other innovative technologies.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting the design and delivery of airfield infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally. 
• Producing technical reports, specifications and design documentation. 
• Undertaking civil engineering and geometric design for runways, taxiways, aprons and service roads. 
• Using Civil 3D to develop designs and 3D models. 
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including pavement, structural and drainage specialists. 
• Assisting with project planning, resource estimates and sub-consultant coordination. 
• Visiting airports and airfields to support clients and project delivery.

You may enjoy this team if you're fascinated by how airports and airfields operate and enjoy solving complex challenges that combine engineering, planning and innovation. 

Help deliver projects that matter

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile aviation projects in the UK and internationally. Our teams are working on, and have previously delivered, projects such as airport master planning for clients including Leeds Bradford Airport, future operations planning at major global hubs including Copenhagen Airport, Almaty Airport and Dubai World Central Airport, and innovative terminal design and expansion projects across Saudi Arabia. 

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Civil Engineering
• Pavement Engineering

Our Maritime Engineering specialists are dedicated to the planning, design and construction of port facilities, marine infrastructure, and coastal facilities across the UK and overseas. Using the latest technology, the team deliver future-ready solutions for a range of clients to develop ports and marine facilities that meet technical and environmental challenges. 

What you could be involved in day to day

• Support the inspection, design and rehabilitation of UK ports and contribute to concept and detailed designs for port infrastructure globally.
• Take part in site visits to operational ports in the UK and overseas.
• Prepare project deliverables such as reports, specifications and drawings, supported by technical calculations where required.
• Research technical topics to support project teams and inform design decisions.
• Assist with document control, financial management and keeping accurate records of project meetings.

You may enjoy this team if you’re interested in coastal, port and marine infrastructure and enjoy seeing how engineering supports trade, transportation and communities. If you like solving complex challenges, working on projects in unique environments, and contributing to the planning, design and construction of ports, harbours and waterfront facilities, Maritime could be a great fit for you.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in our Maritime Engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of waterfront, port and coastal infrastructure projects. This could include supporting the development of major facilities such as the Barking Waste Transfer Station, contributing to the transformation and regeneration of ports through projects like Future Port Talbot, and working on the inspection, assessment, design and rehabilitation of port infrastructure across the UK.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Civil Engineering
• Pavement Engineering

The Pavement Engineering team specialises in designing, repairing and strengthening pavements for roads, ports and airports. Our engineers develop cost-effective pavement solutions by carrying out estimates of traffic loading, evaluating pavement foundations and design of pavement structures, using standard and analytical design methods and taking account of available pavement construction materials.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Assist with pavement inspections for local highways, ports, airfields and other infrastructure assets.
• Support pavement design in line with National Highways, military, commercial airfield and port standards and specifications.
• Help develop repair and maintenance solutions that support the long-term performance of infrastructure assets.
• Contribute to expert and technical advice commissions by researching information and supporting project teams.
• Prepare project deliverables such as reports, calculations, specifications and drawings

You may enjoy this team if you enjoy combining engineering, data and problem-solving to develop practical infrastructure solutions. If you're interested in how roads, airports and ports are designed, maintained and improved. 

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in this team you will get involved in a range of projects of differing complexities and interaction with other team members and disciplines within WSP. You may be assisting on the inspection of a local highway one day, work on a container terminal in the US the next and then on an airfield in Iceland. 

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MEng Civil Engineering

Our Rail Civils Infrastructure team delivers lineside and ancillary works across a wide range of railway assets, including station platforms, signal structures, OLE gantries and stanchions, telecom supports, retaining walls, culverts, access points and walkways, level crossings, cable routeworks, and UTXs.  

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting the design and delivery of rail infrastructure, including platforms, signal structures, retaining walls and level crossings. 
• Producing engineering calculations, drawings, technical reports and design documentation. 
• Using BIM and digital engineering tools to develop safe, sustainable and buildable solutions. 
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across signalling, telecoms, power and geotechnical engineering.

You may enjoy this team if you enjoy seeing engineering designs come to life and want to work on projects that keep people and goods moving safely across the rail network. If you're interested in structures, problem-solving and delivering infrastructure in complex environments, you'll have the opportunity to do that with our Rail Civil Infrastructure team. 

Help deliver projects that matter

In this team, you could get involved in a wide range of rail civil infrastructure work, from early concept design through to as-built drawings and project hand-back. This may include supporting design activities in highly constrained areas, considering tight clearances and challenging ground conditions, and working with experienced engineers to develop practical solutions that meet the needs of each project.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Systems Engineering
• Electronic & Electrical Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Data Analysis
• Telecommunications
• Mathematics
• Other STEM subjects are considered

Our Systems & Infrastructure team work with clients, from National Highways to County Councils, to deliver the technology and infrastructure needed to manage their road network. This team of specialists help deliver the future strategy for technology used to control traffic, including everything from the roadside to the control centre. As well as witnessing the testing of new versions of technology used to control traffic.

This team offer roles that match experiences across all their capabilities from Digital Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Data Architecture to Connectivity.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Delivering technology and infrastructure solutions to manage road networks.
• Helping to deliver the future strategy of technology used to control traffic from the roadside to the control centre.
• Testing new versions of technology used to control traffic

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in how technology, data and digital infrastructure can be used to keep transport networks running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy solving complex problems, exploring emerging technologies and understanding how systems connect and interact, this could be a great fit.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in our Systems & Infrastructure team, you'll work on technology-led projects that help keep transport networks safe, connected and efficient. Working alongside specialists in Digital Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Data Architecture and Connectivity, you'll help deliver innovative solutions, support traffic management technologies, and contribute to the development and testing of emerging transport systems.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Data Science
• Digital related degrees
• Computer Science

Our Data Science & Data Consulting team helps clients unlock the value of data to make smarter, more informed decisions. Working across the transport sector, the team supports data governance, management, engineering and analytics projects, helping clients respond to emerging technologies such as connected and autonomous vehicles and digital delivery.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Analysing transport and infrastructure data to identify trends and generate insights.
• Supporting the development of data-driven solutions using datasets, dashboards and analytics tools.
• Preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

You may enjoy this team if you're curious about how data can be used to solve real-world challenges and influence important decisions. If you enjoy analysing information, identifying patterns and working with emerging technologies, this could be a great fit.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in this team, you will collaborate with clients and technical specialists to develop innovative data-driven solutions, while gaining exposure to areas such as data science, machine learning and emerging technologies through research and proof-of-concept projects.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MSc Cyber Security

WSP’s Cyber Security team helps clients manage cyber risks and protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly connected world. As a graduate, you'll support activities such as cyber risk assessments, secure design reviews, security requirements development and strategic advisory projects.

Working alongside experienced specialists across OT, IT, IoT and industrial systems, you'll help clients improve resilience, meet regulatory requirements and prepare for future digital challenges.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting cyber security risk assessments and identifying vulnerabilities across transport and infrastructure systems.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to embed cyber security requirements into infrastructure projects.
• Assisting with cyber security documentation, technical reports and risk assessments.
• Supporting the testing and evaluation of technologies to ensure systems are secure, reliable and resilient.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in protecting critical infrastructure from evolving digital threats and enjoy solving complex problems. If you’re curious about technology, risk, security and how connected systems operate, this could be a great fit.

Help deliver projects that matter

Within the Cyber Security team you could contribute to a range of projects that help protect the technology and digital systems that underpin modern transport and infrastructure networks. Projects could involve supporting clients as they introduce new technologies, modernise existing infrastructure, or develop future-focused digital transport solutions, helping to embed cyber security considerations from the earliest stages of design through to implementation and operation.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Civil, Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
  
• Geography
  
• Psychology
  
• Information Systems 
  
• MSc Human Factors or Ergonomics
  
• Economics, Statistics and Social Sciences

Consider the complex road networks that keep people and communities connected every day. Our Operations and Safety team helps ensure these networks are safe, efficient and resilient by improving the way roads are designed, managed and operated. We work with clients to enhance road safety, optimise operations and support the adoption of emerging technologies, from advanced control room systems to connected and autonomous vehicle infrastructure

This team collaborate with clients on both a local and national level with a significant proportion of our work being for National Highways on their motorway technology and tunnel system schemes.

Our Operations & Safety teams include:

Operational Safety

Our Operational Safety experts ensure that our work with clients to help with the mitigation of risk to people’s life arising from the operation of plant or equipment or the provision of a service or asset for use. We look at how that risk changes over time particularly through interventions, e.g. when changing equipment and technology, but also when making changes to processes and organisational roles and responsibilities.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting safety risk assessments, operational procedures and transport infrastructure projects.
• Collaborating with specialists and stakeholders to gather technical insights and develop recommendations.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to clients and industry groups.
• Engaging with stakeholders, including emergency services, highway authorities and operational teams.

You may enjoy this team if you're passionate about improving safety and performance across complex transport networks. This team is a great fit if you enjoy problem-solving, analysing information and understanding how people, technology and infrastructure interact.

Help deliver projects that matter

You could help assess road safety risks, support the operation of motorways and tunnels, evaluate emerging transport technologies and develop solutions that make journeys safer and more efficient.

Human Centred Design

Our Human Centred Design experts ensure our infrastructure solutions prioritise user safety and efficiency. By putting users and their needs at the centre of our design work and through providing supporting research and analysis, we shape robust systems in the highways and beyond.

This team support projects across highways, rail and digital infrastructure through activities such as safety and cyber security assessments, behavioural research, simulation studies and user-focused design.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Applying human factors, ergonomics and behavioural science principles to transport and infrastructure projects.
• Supporting qualitative and quantitative research, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Undertaking user research, behavioural analysis and Human Factors assessments.
• Contributing to risk assessments and design reviews to improve user safety and performance.
• Supporting the preparation of client proposals and project deliverables.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in understanding how people interact with technology, infrastructure and the built environment. This team is a great fit if you enjoy combining research, psychology, design and problem-solving to create solutions that are safe, user-friendly and effective.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in the Human Centred Design team you'll help public sector clients deliver digital projects, develop infrastructure standards and undertake research that informs transport strategy and policy at both local and national levels.

Policy Monitoring & Evaluation

Our Policy Monitoring & Evaluation team supports a diverse range of transport clients, addressing evolving priorities such as net zero carbon, climate change resilience, zero harm, digitisation, shifting road user expectations, and efficiency. As the transport system adapts to these priorities, robust monitoring and evaluation plans are essential to provide evidence on “what works” and insight into “why”. 

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting the delivery of monitoring and evaluation projects for local and national transport schemes.
• Conducting stakeholder interviews to assess project performance and outcomes.
• Analysing data and providing evidence-based recommendations to clients.
• Collaborating with specialists across WSP to bring technical expertise into projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of client proposals and bids.

You may enjoy this team if you are curious about how policies and transport interventions make a real-world impact. This team is a great fit if you enjoy analysing data, gathering evidence and turning insights into recommendations that support better decision-making.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in this team, you’ll work alongside experts across WSP, combining monitoring and evaluation expertise with technical knowledge in areas like energy, roads, rail, and active travel. This enables us to deliver tailored solutions for clients through varied central and local government projects, building a diverse portfolio of experience.

Tunnel and Digital Infrastructure Systems

Our Tunnel Systems engineering team delivers end-to-end tunnel asset capability, transforming the integration of tunnel systems design and delivery, led by safety and operations. Tunnels are complex environments where a range of systems interface to provide a safe operating environment for users, including telecommunications, firefighting systems, lighting, control systems, signalling, electronic signage, ventilation and public address alarm systems.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Preparing design drawings and design documentation
• Preparing for client and stakeholder meetings and workshops
• Undertaking industry research
• Working with subject matter experts across different disciplines to draw in their technical expertise to scheme delivery
• Preparing for and attending sites with colleagues to undertake inspections
• Supporting senior colleagues with client proposals

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in how technology, systems and infrastructure work together to keep transport networks running safely and efficiently. This team is ideal for graduates who enjoy problem-solving, innovation and understanding how complex systems operate in the real world.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a Graduate in our team, you will support our diverse range of technical experts to deliver prestigious new build and refurbishment tunnel systems projects across many industry sectors including road, rail and utilities.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Design and Craft
• Architecture
• Electrical Engineering
• MSc Architectural Lighting

Our Lighting & Energy Solutions team work on a wide range of projects from both Public and Private sectors across all our Lighting and Electrical capabilities which include Local Government, Strategic Road Networks, Electrical and Electric Vehicles, Creative Lighting and Environmental.

This team undertake all forms of design and consultancy services across these capabilities and as a Graduate within this team you will be given opportunities to work on projects within these different capabilities.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Support data analysis and reporting activities, including data gap analysis, carbon assessments and cost-benefit calculations.
  
• Assist with stakeholder engagement to help understand project requirements and support decision-making.
  
• Contribute to lighting and electrical design solutions using specialist software and 2D and 3D CAD environments.
  
• Help develop practical design outputs that support sustainable and efficient lighting and energy solutions.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in how lighting, electrical infrastructure and emerging technology can improve the places where people live, work and travel. From street lighting and smart city technologies to low-carbon solutions, you'll help deliver innovative, sustainable and energy-efficient designs that make a visible difference to communities every day.

Help deliver projects that matter

Previously, our graduates have supported major programmes such as HS2, Sizewell Nuclear Power Plant, National Highways Asset Inventory Surveys, the National Highways LED Replacement Programme and the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework. You could be involved in local authority active travel and metro projects, working alongside clients including National Highways, local authorities, private sector organisations, architectural practices and contractors.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• Construction or Supervision and Management

Our Graduate Engineers in the Roads Design team, develop their design skills working on National transportation schemes, active travel schemes, public transport and rail interface projects, as well as Local Authority major schemes and minor improvement works. We play a key role in the development and delivery of sustainable design solutions supporting our ‘Future Ready®’ initiative and Net Zero objectives, providing community benefits.

WSP’s Roads team are often the key providers for the Project Management of our multi-disciplinary infrastructure delivery. We have an exciting range of project types enabling our PM focused graduates to experience a range of capabilities including contract and commercial support, stakeholder management & public consultation, project & contract administration support.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Support the design and drafting of transport infrastructure solutions, working alongside senior engineers to develop practical project outputs.
  
• Take part in site visits and inspections, helping to understand project environments and consider health and safety requirements.
  
• Assist with data analysis, reporting and project coordination to support informed decision-making.
  
• Contribute to stakeholder communication by helping prepare clear information for clients, project teams and other stakeholders.
  
• Build your technical knowledge through learning and development opportunities across roads infrastructure design.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in shaping the roads, junctions and transport networks that communities rely on every day. If you enjoy problem-solving, designing practical solutions and seeing how engineering can improve connectivity and safety, this could be a great fit.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in our Roads team, you could contribute to some of the most high-profile transport and infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. You may support the development and delivery of major schemes such as HS2, Sizewell C, Smart Motorways, Dublin MetroLink, the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project and the A5 Western Transport Corridor.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MSc Digital Engineering Management
• MSc Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Smart Engineering
• MSc Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Digital Environments
• MSc Geospatial Sciences Building Information Modelling and Surveying

Our Roads Digital Engineering team have diverse responsibilities spanning engineering applications, project setup, information management, geospatial systems, databases, and analytics. Leveraging cutting-edge engineering tools to design innovative road solutions, establish project frameworks, and manage vital data through geospatial systems.

In an era where technology is the driving force behind innovation, this team have the opportunity to master programming languages essential for digital engineering, empowering them to craft elegant solutions to complex engineering challenges.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Developing and maintaining digital engineering models for major highways and transport infrastructure projects.
• Using BIM, geospatial and engineering software to support project design and delivery.
• Analysing datasets and creating visualisations to support engineering decisions.
• Supporting the development of databases, digital workflows and automated solutions.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in combining engineering, data and technology to solve complex infrastructure challenges. If you enjoy working with digital tools, geospatial systems, analytics or programming.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in our Roads Digital Engineering team, you could work on major infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally, helping to drive the adoption of digital technologies that improve the planning, design and delivery of transport schemes.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MSc / MEng Electrical Engineering

Signalling underpins how trains are controlled on the rail network and are a key and complex part of the rail system. Our signalling engineers work on early project development including the definition of signalling schemes and its requirements, designing signalling layouts with associated signalling principles and the integration of signalling designs into the wider multi-disciplinary project design environment.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Apply engineering principles to support the design, integration and development of rail signalling systems.
  
• Analyse client requirements, technical information and data to help shape practical engineering solutions.
  
• Support systems integration, safety assessments and risk workshops to understand how rail systems work together safely.
  
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
  
• Contribute to the preparation and review of technical outputs that communicate design decisions clearly.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in the technology and systems that keep railways running safely and efficiently. If you're curious about how technology powers modern railways and want to contribute to projects that keep people and communities connected, then Signalling could be the perfect place to start your career.

Help deliver projects that matter

You'll support projects that help keep the railway operating safely and efficiently, working on signalling schemes, railway control systems and the integration of signalling with wider rail infrastructure. With the UK rail system moving towards digitalisation, there are exciting opportunities within our team to learn about and be part of this growing market trend, including the deployment of ETCS (European Train Control Systems) into the UK Mainline railways.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MEng Civil Engineering
• MEng Mechanical Engineering
• MEng Rail Engineering

Our Track team pride themselves in their understanding of the fundamental principles that apply to all types of railways, from high-speed rail to street-running tramways, whilst also appreciating the nuances across systems. Our extensive experience equips us with the ability to create sustainable railways necessary to support the world’s global economy and community for decades to come.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting the design of railway track alignments and infrastructure across a range of rail projects.
• Assisting with the production of technical drawings, calculations and design documentation.
• Collaborating with signalling, civils, power and telecoms teams to deliver integrated rail solutions.
• Participating in site visits, inspections and surveys to understand how track infrastructure is designed, constructed and maintained.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in how railways are designed and built and want to play a role in creating sustainable transport networks for the future. This team is ideal for graduates who enjoy technical problem-solving and seeing projects develop from concept through to construction.

Help deliver projects that matter

We offer exiting opportunities for Graduates in track design and railway consultancy, collaborating with local and international team on a diverse array of projects, across a wide variety of environments and cultures. Our design work covers all stages of a project, from conception to construction support, across all aspects of the track, including alignment, trackform and components.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MSc or MEng in Telecoms
• MEng or MSc Electrical Engineering

Telecoms is a unique discipline within the Rail industry. We interact with all other disciplines and must be aware of their impact on the telecommunication infrastructure. As a Graduate Telecoms Engineer, you'll join our globally connected design team known for their technical excellence. You will be working on multiple large infrastructure projects in the UK, Europe and Middle East including rail, metro, road and airport projects.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Preparing calculations, designs, reports and technical documentation in line with industry standards and client requirements.
• Supporting meetings with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Managing and monitoring your work to meet project deadlines, budgets and quality requirements.
• Maintaining accurate technical records and project documentation.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in communication systems, digital technology and the infrastructure that keeps transport networks connected. This team is a great fit if you enjoy problem-solving, working across multiple engineering disciplines and learning how complex systems operate together.

Help deliver projects that matter

Our graduates work on a variety of projects ranging from single discipline to multi-disciplinary projects, to undertake design for rail, road and airport communication and control systems. You will learn to use and develop software for design of a wide range of infrastructure information, security and control systems.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• MEng or MSc Electrical Engineering

At WSP our Rail Electrification and Power (E&P) team cover a broad and extensive portfolio, including Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), High Voltage Traction Power Supply Systems, Conductor Rail Systems and LV and Signalling Power Supply Systems for all types of railways, from high-speed rail to street-running tramways.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting the design and development of railway electrification and power systems, helping to provide safe and reliable power for railway operations.
• Assisting with the production of technical drawings, calculations and engineering documentation for overhead line equipment (OLE), traction power and electrical infrastructure projects.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams, including track, signalling, telecoms and civil engineering specialists, to develop integrated rail solutions.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in how complex infrastructure is powered and enjoy applying engineering principles to real-world challenges. This team is ideal for graduates who are curious about sustainable transport, energy systems and creating reliable, efficient rail networks.

Help deliver projects that matter

We have many exciting opportunities for Graduates in Rail E&P, including working with local and international teams on projects both large and small, across a wide variety of environments and cultures. Our design work covers all stages of a project, from conception to construction support, across all aspects of Electrification and Power.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MEng or MSc in Computing (Visual Computing & Robotics)
• MEng Mechanical Engineering
• MEng Civil Engineering

BIM is central to WSP Rail’s delivery, enabling a seamless coordination between disciplines to maximise quality and efficiency for our clients. Our BIM Teams are tasked with solution-based delivery which includes resolving software challenges presented to us by the Client. The teams explore BIM Software Solutions, and the efficiencies gained from its use, and implement into wider project delivery. From a BIM modelling perspective, the team produces engineering design models and drawings in support of our Rail Engineering Teams.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Creating and maintaining BIM models and engineering drawings for rail infrastructure projects.
• Coordinating designs across multiple engineering disciplines to improve project quality and efficiency.
• Managing project information and ensuring digital data is accurate, accessible and aligned with BIM standards.

You may enjoy this team if you are interested in combining engineering, technology and data to help deliver complex rail projects. This team is a great fit if you enjoy working with digital tools, collaborating across disciplines and finding smarter ways to design and deliver infrastructure.

Help deliver projects that matter

There are many exciting opportunities within our BIM Teams, working with UK and International teams across a wide variety of environments and cultures. Our design work spans across all stages of project lifecycles from optioneering to construction.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MEng Systems Engineering
• MEng Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• MEng Computer Systems Engineering
• MSc Human Factors and Ergonomics
• MSc Safety and Reliability Engineering
• MSc Safety Critical Systems Engineering

In Systems Engineering, Integration and Assurance (SEIA), we play a key part in some of the UK’s largest rail projects, and our influence is expanding into international and non-rail sectors. Our expertise spans Systems Integration, Systems Safety, Reliability, and Human Factors- areas where you’ll gain hands-on experience and build specialist knowledge.

This role is more than technical, it’s a launchpad for your professional development. You’ll grow your communication, business, and commercial skills, preparing you for a well-rounded engineering career.

What you could be involved with day to day

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Contributing to stakeholder workshops resolving issues with significant project wide consequences.
• Supporting senior colleagues in solving technical challenges, learning from their expertise.
• Producing key project documentation including system architectures and requirements specifications.
• Confirming that the design meets the needs of the end-users and Client.
• Contributing to project bids and proposals, playing a part in winning exciting new work.

You may enjoy this team if you are curious about how the many different elements of a railway come together to create a safe, reliable and efficient transport system. If you enjoy problem-solving, systems thinking and collaborating with a range of engineering disciplines, you'll thrive in a role that focuses on ensuring complex rail systems work seamlessly together.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in our SEIA team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to some of the most complex and challenging infrastructure projects in the UK. This could include major programmes such as HS2, including Old Oak Common and Birmingham Curzon Street stations, Northern Powerhouse Rail, the Bakerloo Line Upgrade, East West Rail, Dublin MetroLink and Helsinki Metro. You may also support projects beyond the rail sector, including the DEFRA National Biosecurity Centre and Nuclear Waste Management programmes. 

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MEng Mechanical Engineering
• MEng Building Services Engineering
• MEng Electrical Engineering
• MEng Mechatronic Engineering
• MEng Civil Engineering

Our Rail Stations team provide mechanical, electrical and public health building services engineering (MEP) for all types of buildings in and around the rail environment. They provide MEP services across the entire project life cycle, from technical advice, analysis, surveys and system design to commissioning, construction supervision and whole-life cost analysis.

The team have significant experience in the delivery of fully detailed and coordinated design drawings cut from collaboratively developed 3D models and have fully embraced the UK Government’s Construction Strategy of reducing capital cost and the carbon burden from the construction and operation of the built environment. You'll help deliver sustainable, low-carbon solutions that improve passenger experience, reduce energy use and support the future of rail infrastructure.

What you could be involved with day to day

• Supporting the design of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) systems for rail stations and infrastructure.
• Producing technical drawings, calculations and design documentation using digital design and 3D modelling tools.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and sustainable engineering solutions.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in how buildings and infrastructure function and enjoy combining engineering with problem-solving. If you're curious about sustainable design, energy-efficient systems and creating safe, comfortable environments for passengers, you'll enjoy working on the mechanical, electrical and public health systems that power modern rail stations and facilities.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate in our Rail Stations (MEP) team, you could contribute to major rail station and infrastructure projects, helping to design the mechanical, electrical and public health systems that keep stations safe, comfortable and operational.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• MEng / MSc in Computing (Visual Computing & Robotics)

Our Information Management team plays a key role in delivering rail projects through BIM, digital engineering and information management. Working across a variety of schemes, the team uses advanced digital tools to improve collaboration, coordination and project delivery.

As a graduate, you'll help develop and manage BIM models, support design coordination across multiple disciplines, explore innovative digital solutions, and contribute to the production of engineering drawings and project information. You'll also have the opportunity to take on BIM Coordinator responsibilities, helping resolve design clashes, improve collaboration and support the management of design and safety risks.

What you could be involved with day to day

• Developing and coordinating BIM models to support rail engineering projects.
• Producing and managing digital engineering information, drawings and project documentation.
• Supporting design coordination across multiple disciplines to identify and resolve clashes.
• Using BIM software and digital tools to improve project delivery and collaboration.
• Assisting with information management processes and maintaining project data standards. 

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in digital technology, 3D modelling and how data can improve the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. If you enjoy problem-solving, coordinating information across multiple disciplines, and using innovative digital tools to bring designs to life, this team could be a great fit for you.

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There are many exciting opportunities within the Information Management Team, working with UK and International teams across a wide variety of environments and cultures. Our design work spans across all stages of project lifecycles from optioneering to construction.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Transport Planning
• Maths
• Computer Sciences

Our Rail Planning & Operations team helps clients improve the performance, efficiency and sustainability of rail networks. Working across high-speed, mainline, metro, light rail and freight systems, we use innovative thinking, operational expertise and modelling tools to develop solutions that enhance capacity, reduce costs and meet growing passenger and freight demand. From timetabling and simulation studies to operational strategies and business cases, our work influences the future of rail services and infrastructure across the UK and internationally.

What you could be involved with day to day

• Supporting rail operational planning, feasibility studies and service development projects.
• Assisting with timetable analysis, operational modelling and rail simulations.
• Analysing data and preparing reports to help improve network performance and efficiency.
• Supporting the development of operational and maintenance strategies for rail clients.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to assess the operational impact of infrastructure schemes.

You may enjoy this team if you’re interested in how rail networks operate and enjoy using data, analysis and problem-solving to improve performance. If you like thinking strategically, assessing how infrastructure and services work together, and helping shape the future of passenger and freight transport, this team could be a great fit for you.

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In this team you could support projects that shape the future of rail networks across the UK and internationally. Working on high-speed, mainline, metro, light rail and freight systems, you'll help develop operational strategies, feasibility studies, timetables and simulation models that improve network performance, increase capacity and enhance the passenger experience.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Project or Construction Management
• Building Surveying
• Quantity Surveying
• Other STEM subjects may be considered

The PMCM Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Team focuses on the Roads, Aviation, Defence, Industrial, Water and Energy sectors. Whether joining us as a Graduate Project Manager or Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in helping clients deliver complex infrastructure projects safely, efficiently and sustainably. You’ll help manage timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder relationships while learning how to lead.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting project planning, delivery, budgeting and risk management.
  
• Assisting with cost estimates, forecasting and commercial reporting.
  
• Contributing to procurement activities, tender evaluations and contract administration.
• Preparing project documentation, reports and client presentations.
  
• Collaborating with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
  
• Monitoring project performance and helping to manage risks, quality and sustainability requirements.

You may enjoy this team if you enjoy seeing projects move from concept to completion and want to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure schemes. If you're interested in project management, commercial management, planning or problem-solving, this could be a great fit.

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As a graduate in our PMCM Civil Infrastructure & Utilities team, you could support major projects across the business. Previous graduates have worked on schemes including HS2, HyNet, Heathrow Terminal 2B, 22 Bishopsgate, Herring Bridge and Eden Project North. Quantity Surveying graduates have also gained experience on projects such as HS2, Aston Villa Stadium Redevelopment, Build-to-Rent developments, flood defence schemes and public sector frameworks.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Project or Construction Management
• Building Surveying
• Quantity Surveying
• Other STEM subjects may be considered

The PMCM Buildings Team focuses on properties and buildings across many sectors including local authorities, residential, education, central government and commercial sectors. Graduates in our team will be involved in the planning of projects, monitoring progress against the schedule, managing risks, supporting engagement with stakeholders, developing cost estimates and tracking costs and supporting the management of contracts.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Support project planning and progress monitoring, tracking key milestones against the schedule.
  
• Help identify and manage project risks, contributing practical solutions to keep work on track.
  
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor project costs to support effective financial management.
  
• Support stakeholder and contractor engagement, helping coordinate communication across project teams.
  
• Contribute to contract management activities, building your understanding of project delivery from planning to completion

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in bringing complex building projects to life and enjoy balancing people, budgets, programmes and priorities. If you're organised, commercially minded and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders, this could be a great fit.

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There are opportunities to be involved in diverse multi-disciplinary teams at the early stages of projects when project delivery plans are being formed and options are being assessed through to involvement in the latter stages where facilities are being designed and built.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Project or Construction Management
• Building Surveying
• Quantity Surveying
• Other STEM subjects may be considered

The PMCM Rail Team focuses on Rail infrastructure and services. As a graduate, you'll be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national and international significance. You will help monitor schedules, manage risks and costs, support stakeholder engagement, and assist with contract administration. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of rail projects.
• Assisting with project programmes, budgets, reporting and risk management.
• Collaborating with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting procurement, contract administration and commercial activities.
• Preparing project documentation and responding to technical queries.
• Contributing to site visits, stakeholder meetings and project reviews.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and efficiencies throughout project delivery.

You may enjoy this team if you're interested in seeing major rail projects progress from concept to completion and enjoy working with people, budgets, programmes and complex technical challenges. If you're organised, commercially aware and enjoy problem-solving, this could be a great fit.

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As a graduate in our PMCM Rail team, you could support the delivery of major rail infrastructure programmes across the UK and Ireland. Previous graduates have worked on projects including Network Rail Enhancement Programmes, Transport for Greater Manchester Metrolink schemes and Dublin MetroLink.

Degree backgrounds considered:

• Project or Construction Management
• Building Surveying
• Quantity Surveying
• Other STEM subjects may be considered

The PMCM Programme Solutions Team are engaged at all stages of the programme lifecycle, supporting teams to develop delivery models and organisational structures at inception, establishing the framework for delivery, overseeing and assuring the implementation of projects in delivery, and transitioning them to operational use and realising benefits.

Graduates in our team will be involved in designing Programme Management Offices (PMO) and undertaking Project Controls of major programmes, monitoring progress against the schedule, managing risks, document controls and digital delivery through data analytics and reporting.

What you could be involved in day to day

• Assist in maintaining and updating project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Support document control processes, ensuring accuracy and version management.
• Prepare performance reports (cost, schedule, KPIs) for project and client teams.
• Contribute to the development of dashboards and analytics for project controls.
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure data-driven decision making.

You may enjoy this team if you enjoy bringing structure to complex challenges and working with people to turn plans into successful outcomes. If you're organised, analytical and interested in how large programmes and projects are planned, governed and delivered, this could be a great fit.

Help deliver projects that matter

As a graduate within our Programme Solutions team, you could contribute to the delivery of major infrastructure programmes across the Rail, Energy and Highways sectors. Previous graduates have supported nationally significant projects such as HS2 and East West Rail, gaining experience in programme and project management, stakeholder coordination and project delivery.