Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings Structures

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.

Join our Building Structures team and help design the places where people live, work, learn and connect. From landmark commercial buildings and transport hubs to education, residential, public and industrial schemes, you’ll gain hands-on experience on projects that shape communities and support a more sustainable built environment.

Opportunities are available in: London, Basingstoke, Belfast, Leeds and Stockton.

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will work alongside experienced structural engineers, architects, building services specialists and other multidisciplinary teams. You’ll develop your technical knowledge, design skills and understanding of how safe, efficient and resilient structures are brought to life.

From concept and detailed design through to construction, you may carry out structural calculations, prepare drawings and BIM models, review design information, attend coordination meetings and support site activity. You’ll also learn how materials such as steel, concrete, timber and masonry are used to create practical building designs.

Supported by chartered and experienced engineers, you will build confidence, take on more responsibility and develop the skills needed for professional accreditation.

Before you start your application: We encourage you to take a few minutes to watch these short videos. They explain what to check before applying and offer practical guidance to help you prepare and submit your application: 

Before you apply: Your recruitment journey starts here 

What we look for: Submitting your application

To find out more about our teams and what your day-to-day activities could include, please visit our Graduate Website Graduate schemes with WSP | WSP

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 in Civil or Structural Engineering Property & Buildings and Industry | WSP

• You will be looking to start work in September 2027.

• You will be interested in building design, structural engineering, sustainable construction, materials, digital modelling or how buildings are designed and delivered.

• You will be curious, analytical and motivated to solve technical design challenges that shape safe, practical and resilient building structures.

• You will be comfortable collaborating with others, sharing ideas and learning from different specialists across project teams.

• You will be keen to learn, take ownership, broaden your skillset and create value for clients, communities and building users.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? If you have the right qualifications for our roles, we encourage you to apply so we can consider how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities available across our Graduate Programme.

Our Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the sills, 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 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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.