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2027 Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings Industry

Property, Buildings, C&I, Process, Mechanical, Electrical.

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 can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, while building a career as unique as you.

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We are looking for Graduates to join one of our Industry teams, in HVAC, Control & Instrumentation, Mechanical or Process Engineering. You could help create controlled environments, optimise complex processes and improve the safe, efficient performance of industrial facilities, all while developing your expertise on projects that make a meaningful difference.

Opportunities are available in: 

  • Industry HVAC – Birmingham, Manchester or Cardiff
  • Control & Instrumentation – Birmingham, Manchester or Cardiff
  • Process and Mechanical Engineering - Birmingham, Manchester or Cardiff

A little bit more about your role and the team…

Working as a Graduate in one of our Industry teams will mean contributing to exciting and innovative projects. Our industrial clients benefit from our deep understanding of industrial and energy processes, combined with the specialist skills and multidisciplinary expertise required to plan, design, build, and operate new assets.

We also provide full life cycle services to support operating facilities across numerous industrial and manufacturing sectors in both developed and emerging markets.

Working alongside engineers and specialists, you will see how decisions across different disciplines come together in a complete facility. You will contribute to practical, safe and more sustainable solutions that help clients improve performance, adapt to changing needs and move ambitious ideas towards delivery.

From day one, you will be encouraged to ask questions, contribute fresh perspectives and build your confidence through guidance from experienced colleagues and exposure to varied project environments.

What we’re looking for

  • You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. 
  • You will be ready to start work in September 2027.
  • You will have a genuine interest in industry and the facilities, systems and processes that keep it moving.
  • You will be curious, adaptable and collaborative, with the motivation to solve practical engineering challenges.
  • You will bring attention to detail and a flexible approach to changing project needs.
  • You will be comfortable working with others, sharing ideas and learning from specialists across multidisciplinary project teams.
  • You will be motivated to create value for our clients and take ownership of your work and development.
  • You will actively seek opportunities to learn, broaden your skills and build your technical confidence.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our roles, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.

Our Graduate Development Programme

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 with us. Through a blend of 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. If successful at this stage, you will be invited to complete an online assessment, containing a Cognitive Assessment, personality questionnaire and Situational Judgement Test (SJT). All stages are essential parts of our early careers recruitment process.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may progress candidates before the closing date, so we recommend applying as early as possible.

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. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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  • Deadline
    November 6th, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above
  • Location
    Cardiff, Greater Manchester and Birmingham
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Building Services
  • Chemical/Process
  • Control & Instrumentation
  • Electronic/Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Town Planning/Real Estate
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