Location
London, with opportunities also available in Manchester, Derby, Birmingham, Bristol and Belfast depending on team placement.

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. Join our Rail teams in 2027 and work within a leading engineering and professional services consultancy supporting the design, delivery, operation and improvement of rail infrastructure across the UK. From signalling, telecommunications and power systems to railway stations, passenger environments and digital engineering, you'll help shape the future of safe, efficient and sustainable rail travel.

Opportunities are available in:
- Rail Advisory Services – Manchester, Derby, Birmingham or Bristol
- Rail Engineering Services - Asset Management – Belfast
- Rail Systems Engineering, Integration and Assurance – London, Birmingham or Bristol
- Rail Stations - London
- Rail - Derby or London

As a Graduate within our Rail business, you will contribute to projects that keep rail networks safe, reliable and efficient while improving passenger and community experiences. Working alongside experienced engineers, planners and specialists, you'll gain exposure to multidisciplinary projects across the rail sector, including major infrastructure programmes, station developments, rail systems and operational improvements.

Your work may include supporting technical design development, coordinated BIM models and engineering solutions, analysing operational or technical data, contributing to reports and designs, attending site visits, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and helping solve complex engineering challenges. Whether supporting signalling and telecoms systems, electrification and power projects, station environments or systems integration activities, you will gain valuable experience while helping deliver the railways of the future.

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 our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

Experience
No prior professional experience is required. Enthusiasm for rail infrastructure and transport systems is essential.

About you
You will have a strong interest in rail infrastructure, transport systems, building services engineering, railway operations or the delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects. You are curious, collaborative and motivated to solve challenges that help shape the future of rail. Comfortable working with a range of specialists across engineering disciplines, you share ideas and learn from experienced professionals. You take ownership of your work and development while creating value for clients. You actively seek opportunities to develop your technical expertise and broaden your experience across the rail sector.

Qualifications
You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant master’s degree such as Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or Building Services Engineering, or a closely related discipline. You will be looking to start work in September 2027. If you do not meet all criteria but have the right qualifications, you are encouraged to apply as your experience may align with this or other graduate opportunities.