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. See what WSP stands for in 2025 and beyond…

We are a leading global engineering and professional services firm committed to creating a sustainable future for our communities and the environment. We value our people and our reputation. Having a diverse and robust workforce enables us to look for answers, not problems, and we pride ourselves on offering clients clever, imaginative, future-facing solutions. We believe in the power of effective communication, and we encourage you to participate and contribute to the success of our projects and initiative.

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 2025 and beyond. To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: What if you could develop your future the way you imagine it? | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/undergraduate-placements)

Join us for a Summer Placement at WSP and you’ll find yourself challenged in more fascinating and far-reaching ways than ever before. You’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations and future generations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

We offer a wide range of placement opportunities, in varied areas of the business. The main sectors that we recruit into are mentioned but not exclusive to:

Bridge Engineering – Wrexham, Perth & Leeds

Degrees considered: MEng Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering

Building Services – Manchester

Degrees considered: Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services Engineering or Smart Building

Building Specialists – Fire Engineering – Manchester

Degrees considered: MEng Fire, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Rail – Engineering Services – Leeds or Manchester

Degrees considered: MEng Civil Engineering

Rail – Stations – Birmingham

Degrees considered: MEng Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or Engineering Management

Earth & Environment – Nature Advisory – Bristol, London and Cambridge

Degrees considered: Biodiversity, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Management, or another relevant field required.

To find out more about Sectors and specialisms we recruit our students into click on the following link – What if you could develop your future the way you imagine it? | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/undergraduate-placements)

GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Upon successful completion of your placement, you may be offered a WSP scholarship, where you will be paid a bursary by us for the remaining years you have left at university. With the scholarship you will return for future placements up until you have completed your studies and will then join us as part of the Graduate Development Programme after graduation.

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.

Our 2-year Graduate Programme is designed to support personal career development 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) 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 will be studying and working towards 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 studying a relevant degree from the degree backgrounds listed in the vacancies in the job advertisement and on our placements webpage: What if you could develop your future the way you imagine it? | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/undergraduate-placements)

• You’ll have a passion for sustainable engineering or environmental, and creativity to solve problems

• You’ll have a drive to make a positive impact on the world

• You’ll want to stretch and inspire us, speaking up about any new ideas you have

• You’ll want to throw yourself in from day one and put your studies into practice

• You’ll have strong communication and interpersonal skills

• You’ll have the ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to dynamic project environments. Sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues

• You’ll have the ability to prioritise and plan effectively

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 (https://www.arcticshores.com/candidate-guidance)

If you are successful after completing the assessment, we will be work hard to match you to the most suitable roles in our business. Due to the volume of applications received, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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.

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 flexibility 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. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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. 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.