Location
Birmingham (Opportunities also available in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Exeter, Edinburgh/Glasgow)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

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. You will join our Planning Consultancy or Infrastructure Planning teams in 2027, working in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. You will support clients to understand what is possible, navigate the planning system and bring forward places that respond to local needs.

As a Graduate, you will help clients navigate the planning system and bring forward sustainable places and infrastructure that respond to local needs. You will support multidisciplinary projects across housing, mixed-use development, regeneration, social infrastructure, rail, energy, utilities and transport. Your work will range from policy research and planning strategy to stakeholder consultation, consent applications and project delivery. This role offers the chance to build your understanding of the planning process while contributing practical advice that helps deliver successful development and major infrastructure projects.

Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the skills, experience and professional network needed to thrive at the start of your career. Through structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, you will be supported every step of the way.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join a close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. With us, you can. Apply today.

Experience
No prior experience required. Enthusiasm and motivation to learn are essential.

About you
- You will be curious, analytical and motivated to support sustainable places and major infrastructure.
- You will enjoy collaborating and learning from planners, designers, engineers and environmental specialists.
- You will want to create value for clients and communities through clear advice and effective engagement.
- You will be keen to learn, take ownership and build your career across planning and infrastructure projects.
- You will be interested in planning, development, regeneration, infrastructure, policy, consents or engagement.

Qualifications
You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant master’s degree. You will be looking to start work in September 2027.