Location
Multiple locations across the UK and Ireland including London, Manchester, Guildford, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leeds, Basingstoke, Truro, Birmingham, Bristol, Reading, Glasgow, Newcastle, Exeter, Limerick, and Shrewsbury.

Hours
Full-time, 8-week placement starting June/July 2027.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you will find opportunities to grow and do work that matters. Join us for a summer placement and discover how your studies can make a real impact. Working alongside leading engineering, advisory, and science professionals, you will contribute to projects that help shape communities, infrastructure, and the environment. You will gain practical experience, learn from industry experts, and explore a wide range of opportunities across our business. By the end of your placement, you will have developed valuable skills, expanded your professional network, and gained greater confidence in your future career choices.

We are recruiting for Summer Placements in several disciplines and locations as follows:
- Building Specialists – Fire Engineering: London, Manchester, Guildford & Edinburgh (Degrees: MEng Fire, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering)
- Building Structures: Cardiff (Degrees: MEng Civil and/or Structural Engineering)
- Civils – Rail Infrastructure: Leeds (Degrees: MEng Civil Engineering)
- Civils – Bridge Engineering: Basingstoke, Cardiff, Truro, Manchester & Birmingham (Degrees: MEng Civil Engineering)
- Civils – Maritime Engineering: London, Basingstoke or Newcastle (Degrees: MEng Civil Engineering)
- Earth & Environment – Acoustics: Bristol, South-East & London (Degrees: BSc or MSc Acoustics Engineering, Music Technology or Sound Engineering)
- Earth & Environmental – Nature Services: Reading (Degrees: BSc or MSc in Biodiversity, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Management or related)
- Cultural Heritage & Archaeology: Birmingham (Degrees: BA/MA in Heritage - Cultural, Built Landscape or Marine Archaeology or related)
- Energy – Energy Networks: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Newcastle (Degrees: Electrical Engineering)
- Local Government: Exeter (Degrees: Civil Engineering)
- Roads: Limerick (Degrees: Civil Engineering)
- Water – Catchment Science: Shrewsbury (Degrees: Geography, Water Management, Water & Environmental Management, River Environments, Flood Management)

You will be embedded in an enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team working closely with engineers and advisors, providing a challenging and fulfilling placement. You will have opportunities to engage with internal and external stakeholders, collaborate with colleagues, and adapt to dynamic project environments.

Scholarships at WSP
At the end of the placement, students and hosting teams share feedback. Positive experiences may lead to scholarships supporting the remainder of your studies. Upon graduation, successful students with strong feedback may be considered for permanent graduate roles, subject to availability, and join WSP’s structured 2-year Graduate Development Programme.

Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development Programme supports your career start through structured learning, mentoring, and hands-on project experience, helping you build skills, experience, and a professional network.

Experience
Currently studying towards a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree with at least a predicted 2:2 grade. You will be in your penultimate year or earlier at the time of joining. Previous experience is not mandatory but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential.

About you
You have a passion for sustainable engineering, planning, and consulting solutions. You are eager to inspire with new ideas and ready to collaborate in a dynamic environment. You are adaptable, motivated, and keen to develop your professional skills.

If you do not meet all criteria but have the right qualifications, we encourage you to apply as we consider alignment of experience and other opportunities.

Qualifications
Relevant degree programs depending on placement area, including but not limited to Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Acoustics, Environmental Sciences, Heritage and Archaeology, Electrical Engineering, Geography, and related fields.

Application Process
Candidates must complete the application form in full, including all specific questions. Successful applicants will be invited to complete an online assessment consisting of a Cognitive Assessment, personality questionnaire, and Situational Judgement Test (SJT). All stages are essential parts of the recruitment process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is recommended.