Location
Various locations across the UK including London, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Bristol, Hertford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Guildford, Exeter, Derby, Belfast, Shrewsbury, Wrexham.

Hours
Full Time - standard working hours applicable to placement roles.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. Join WSP for your Year in Industry Placement and see how your studies can make a real-world impact. Working alongside leading engineering, advisory and science professionals, you will contribute to meaningful projects, developing practical skills while gaining valuable insight into the challenges shaping the world around us. Embedded in an enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team, you will collaborate with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders, adapting to dynamic project environments. By the end of your placement, you will have the confidence, experience and industry exposure to make informed decisions about your future career.

We are recruiting for Year in Industry placements across multiple teams and locations including Civil (Maritime and Bridge Engineering), Geotech & Tunnelling, Energy Networks, Intelligent Infrastructure (Operations & Safety), Local Government, Development Planning, Rail (Advisory Services and Systems Engineering), and Water (Asset Consultancy, Asset Design, Catchment Science, Flood Risk Modelling, Flood Risk & EIA). Degrees considered vary by team and include Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Geotechnical, Chemical, Process Engineering, Human Centred Design, Human Factors, Ergonomics, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Sciences/Management, Geographic Information Systems, Water Management, River Environments, Flood Management, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, and Natural Hazards.

Scholarships at WSP
At the end of your placement, both students and hosting teams will share feedback. If the experience is positive and you are keen to return, WSP may offer a scholarship to support the remainder of your studies. Upon graduation, students who have successfully completed their placement and received strong feedback will be considered for a permanent graduate role, subject to availability. Successful students will then join WSP’s structured 2-year Graduate Development Programme.

Our Graduate Development Programme
This two-year programme is designed to help you build skills, experience and a 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.

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 our early careers recruitment process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and early application is recommended.

Imagine a better future for you and for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. With over 69,000 employees globally, WSP offers a world of opportunity to do the best work of your life. Apply today.

Experience
No prior experience is required. Enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn are essential.

About you
You should be motivated, adaptable and enjoy working collaboratively in dynamic environments. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders are important. A passion for your chosen field of study and a commitment to making a positive impact are highly valued.

Qualifications
Applicants should be enrolled in relevant degree programmes as specified for each placement area, including but not limited to Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Chemical or Process Engineering, Human Centred Design, Human Factors, Ergonomics, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Sciences/Management, Geographic Information Systems, Water Management, River Environments, Flood Management, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science and Natural Hazards. Specific degree requirements vary by placement team and location.