2027 Year in Industry Placements (UK)

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

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.

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. 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 Year in Industry placements for the following teams and locations:

• Civil – Maritime Engineering  - London, Basingstoke or Newcastle
  Degrees considered: MEng Civil Engineering
• Civil – Bridge Engineering - Birmingham or Manchester
  Degrees considered: MEng Civil Engineering
• Geotech & Tunnelling - Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol or Hertford
  Degrees considered: MEng Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Energy – Energy Networks - Glasgow, Edinburgh or Newcastle
  Degrees considered: Electrical Engineering
• Intelligent Infrastructure – Operations & Safety - Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, London, Guildford or Cardiff
  Degrees considered: Human Centred Design, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Geography, Psychology
• Local Government - Exeter
  Degrees considered: Civil Engineering
• Development Planning - Birmingham
  Degrees considered: Civil Engineering 
• Rail – Advisory Services - Manchester, Derby, Birmingham or Bristol
  Degrees considered: MEng Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Rail – Systems Engineering - Birmingham, London, Manchester and Bristol
  Degrees considered: MEng Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering
• Water – Asset Consultancy - Glasgow & Belfast
  Degrees considered: Geographic Information System, Geography, Environmental Sciences/ Management and Civil/ Environmental Engineering
• Water – Asset Design - Newcastle
  Degrees considered: Civil, Chemical or Process Engineering
• Water – Catchment Science - London, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle, Shrewsbury, Glasgow
  Degrees considered: Geography, Water Management, Water & Environmental Management, River Environments, Flood Management
• Water – Flood Risk Modelling - London, Bristol, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow
  Degrees considered: Geography, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology River Environments, Water Management, Water & Environmental Management, Flood Management, Environmental Science & Natural Hazards
• Water – Flood Risk & EIA - London, Bristol, Basingstoke, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Wrexham, Newcastle or Glasgow
  Degrees considered: Geography, Water Management, Water & Environmental Management, River Environments, Flood Management.

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.

Scholarships at WSP

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.

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 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.

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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