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2026 Graduate Programme - Advisory (GL Hearn)
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Job Description
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.
We are looking for graduates for our GL Hearn Advisory team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.
We are recruiting Graduates in the following teams and locations:
- GL Hearn - London
A little bit more about your role and the team…
GL Hearn has a long history of providing surveying services and being the RICS regulated part of the WSP business means that we are continuing this work whilst benefiting from being part of the wider business.
Our Advisory Team GL Hearn
GL Hearn (A WSP Company) provides a path to Chartered Surveyor status via the Valuation Pathway of APC, with a two-year structured programme and two 12-month rotations in Business Rates and Valuation teams. You'll learn directly from senior colleagues, meet clients, and visit sites ranging from retail stores to development fields. Major clients include NHS, Amazon, Sainsbury’s, Puregym, London Borough of Camden, and large developing housing associations.
Day-to-day Activities Could Include
- Gathering evidence to assess market value.
- Managing communication with the Valuation Office.
- Reviewing leases and inspecting development opportunities.
- Completing financial appraisals.
- Working in multi-disciplinary teams on town centre regeneration opportunities.
- Assisting with red book valuation reports.
You'll join a supportive, enthusiastic team, with full support for your professional development and progression to chartered status.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience.
Graduates in our Advisory teams follow a clear and supportive progression pathway. Your 2 year structured training programme will give you the skills and experience to understand the core requirements of being a Chartered Surveyor and successfully sit your APC exam. After qualification, you will be given the opportunity to specialise in the Valuation or Business Rates teams working towards the Senior Surveyor role taking on greater responsibility for project delivery, working closely with clients and business development.
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What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a master’s or bachelor’s RICS accredited degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for.
Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process.
- You'll be looking to start work in either September 2026
- You’ll have a passion for consulting
- You’ll have a desire for the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy and an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
- You’ll have strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have
- In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
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.
Application & Selection
We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it 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.
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About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
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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 our 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.
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