Location
Manchester (with opportunities across multiple UK locations including Glasgow, Bristol, London, Southampton, Basingstoke, Guildford, Hertford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester)

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 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 as well as managing small, specialised redundant plants within active process areas.

We are recruiting graduates with a flexible approach and an appetite to learn for our Contaminated Land and Demolition & Decommissioning teams. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment, applying your skills across a diverse range of clients and projects.

Contaminated Land Team
As a graduate in this team, you will support geo-environmental, contaminated land, and hydrogeology projects. Your role will involve investigating, assessing, and remediating contaminated sites, with significant fieldwork and progression towards reporting, client liaison, and project management. Typical activities include Phase 1 desk studies, Phase 2 site investigation design and supervision, soil sampling and logging, subcontractor management, risk assessment, environmental site monitoring, data collection and management, and report preparation.

Demolition and Decommissioning Team
This predominantly site-based role involves supporting decommissioning, demolition, and remediation projects across the UK and potentially internationally. You will monitor operations, assist with planning and programming, gather data, and liaise with clients and contractors. Projects range from decommissioning entire power stations to managing specialised redundant plants. This role suits graduates with backgrounds in Demolition Management, Construction Management, Health, Safety and Environment, or Engineering.

Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development Programme supports your personal and professional growth through blended learning, career workshops, mentoring for professional registration, and on-the-job experience. We encourage achievement of chartered status and provide a supportive environment for career progression.

Why Join WSP?
We offer a strong work-life balance with hybrid working policies, a culture of inclusivity and belonging, comprehensive health and wellbeing support including virtual GP access and menopause support, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to your development through training and mentoring.

Join a global team of over 69,000 employees dedicated to creating positive, lasting impacts in communities worldwide. Imagine a better future for you and for us all. Apply today.

Experience
Graduates with at least a 2:2 in a relevant master's or bachelor's degree. Experience is not mandatory but a flexible approach and enthusiasm 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 defined 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 qualification in a subject related to Earth & Environment, Ground & Water, Demolition Management, Construction Management, Health, Safety and Environment, or Engineering. Commitment to professional development and chartered status is encouraged.