Location
Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, or Flexible (depending on team)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive Graduate Salary

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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. Our environmental Ground & Water specialists support clients in the successful assessment and investigation of Brownfield land, supporting development proposals and commercial decisions. The team is also involved in the demolition and decommissioning of entire non-operational power stations and managing small, specialised redundant plants within active process areas. We are looking for graduates with a flexible approach and an appetite to learn to join our leading Engineering and Professional Advisory consultancy. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment applying your skills across a diverse range of clients and projects.

We are recruiting for graduates in the following teams and locations:
- Contaminated Land: Manchester, Glasgow or Bristol
- Demolition and Decommissioning: Flexible location

About the Teams and Projects
Contaminated Land: As a graduate in this team, you will support geo-environmental, contaminated land and hydrogeology projects. You will play a key role in day-to-day project delivery, working closely with project managers and directors, including significant periods on site. Activities include investigating, assessing and remediating contaminated sites, progressing from fieldwork to reporting, client liaison and project management. Typical tasks:
- Phase 1 desk study research and reporting
- Phase 2 site investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management
- Human health and water environment risk assessment and reporting
- Adherence to technical, engineering and health and safety best practices
- Client and subcontractor communication
- Environmental site monitoring, data collection and management
- Preparation and factual checking of ground investigation reports

Demolition and Decommissioning: This predominantly site-based role involves travel across the UK and potentially internationally. You will support decommissioning, demolition and remediation projects requiring significant sitework and working away. You will monitor operations and gain experience to progress towards supervision and management of works. Suitable for graduates with backgrounds in Demolition Management, Construction Management, Health, Safety and Environment or Engineering. Typical tasks:
- Attendance at site briefings, meetings and workshops
- Observation and reporting of contractor works
- Assisting clients with planning, programming and addressing decommissioning challenges
- Data gathering and surveying
- Client and contractor liaison
- Operational assistance in project delivery

Projects include ground investigations for major infrastructure such as HS2 and Heathrow, remediation of former gasworks and petrochemical sites, nuclear industry support, infrastructure and water schemes, and power station decommissioning and demolition.

Graduate Development Programme and Future Progression
Our two-year Graduate Development Programme supports your personal and professional growth through blended learning, including core business and professional skills training, career workshops, networking, mentoring for professional registration, and diverse on-the-job experience. We encourage achievement of chartered status and provide a supportive environment for career advancement.

What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week
- Inclusive culture celebrating diversity and belonging
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support including virtual GP service, gym membership discounts, menopause support
- Flexible working arrangements and additional leave options
- Strong focus on development, training, mentoring and Chartership support

Imagine a better future for you and for us all. Join a global team of over 69,000 passionate professionals making a positive impact in communities worldwide. Apply today to start your career with WSP.

Experience
Graduates with a minimum 2:2 in a relevant master's or bachelor's degree. Experience is not mandatory but a flexible approach and eagerness to learn are essential.

About you
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
- Attention to detail and adaptability to change
- Ability to work within budgets and timescales
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Enthusiasm for creativity and problem-solving
- Willingness and ability to travel across the UK, including remote locations and overnight stays
- Hold a UK driving licence or equivalent

Qualifications
Relevant degree in Earth & Environment, Engineering, Construction Management, Health & Safety, or related disciplines. Professional registration support provided through the Graduate Development Programme.