Location
Multiple locations across the UK including Derby, Newcastle, Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Leeds, Belfast, Bristol, Liverpool.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive graduate salary (specific details not provided)

About the Role
Join WSP's Asset Design team as part of the 2026 Graduate Programme, where you will contribute to landmark water sector projects across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within a leading engineering and professional advisory consultancy. You will apply your skills across a diverse range of clients and projects, gaining experience in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering from feasibility through to detailed design and commissioning. The team supports major clients such as Thames Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent Water, Yorkshire Water, Irish Water, Southern Water, and others, working on nutrient removal schemes, clean water projects, and strategic programmes to reduce groundwater abstraction.

Graduates will be placed in specialist teams including Electrical Engineering (EICA), Mechanical, Civils, Project Management, and Asset Management (Civil, Data Science, GIS, Computer Science/Programming). Day-to-day activities vary by discipline but include producing design documentation, attending site visits, learning software tools, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The role supports professional development towards chartered status with mentoring and training.

The two-year Graduate Development Programme supports your growth through blended learning, career workshops, networking, mentoring, and on-the-job experience. WSP fosters a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion, offering flexible hybrid working, wellbeing support, and a commitment to diversity and belonging.

Experience
Graduates with a minimum 2:2 or master's degree in a relevant subject for the chosen discipline. No specific prior work experience required, but a passion for engineering and consulting in the water sector is essential.

About you
You should have a flexible approach, an appetite to learn, and enthusiasm for creativity and problem solving. A desire to contribute to environmental and engineering solutions and the ability to work collaboratively in dynamic project environments is important. You will be motivated to pursue professional development and chartered status.

Qualifications
A relevant degree (bachelor's or master's) in engineering, computer science, data science, or related disciplines aligned to the role applied for. Commitment to professional registration with institutions such as IChemE, CIWEM, IMechE, or IET is supported and encouraged.