At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Join WSP 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.
As part of our collaborative teams, you will gain practical experience, learn from industry experts, and explore the breadth of opportunities available across our business. By the end of your placement, you'll 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:
You will be embedded in an enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team working closely with our engineers and advisors. Providing you with a challenging and fulfilling placement. You will have the opportunity to deal with internal and external stakeholders, collaborate with colleagues and adapt to dynamic project environments.
At the end of a placement, both students and their hosting teams will be invited to share feedback. If the experience has been 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 you 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 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.
You will be studying and working towards completing your degree with at least a predicted grade of a 2:2 in a Bachelors/Master’s degree, and upon joining you will be in your penultimate year of studies or earlier, in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for. You will be looking to start in June/July to complete your 8-week placement.
You will have a passion for Sustainable Engineering, Planning and/or consulting solutions. You will want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to these roles and other opportunities we have available.
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 career’s 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.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
1e127ede32d8f816eacfb0aed73cee11
