WSP in the UK & Ireland
2027 Year in Industry Placements (UK)
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Job Description
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 your Year in Industry Placement and see how your studies can make a real-world impact. Working alongside leading engineering, advisory and science professionals, you will contribute to meaningful projects, developing practical skills while gaining valuable insight into the challenges shaping the world around us.
As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will learn from industry experts, build your professional network, and explore a range of career opportunities across our business. By the end of your placement, you will have the confidence, experience and industry exposure to make informed decisions about your future career.
Teams and Locations
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Civil – Maritime Engineering
Locations: London, Basingstoke, or Newcastle
Degrees considered: MEng Civil Engineering -
Civil – Bridge Engineering
Locations: Birmingham or Manchester
Degrees considered: MEng Civil Engineering -
Geotech & Tunnelling
Locations: Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, or Hertford
Degrees considered: MEng Civil or Geotechnical Engineering -
Energy – Energy Networks
Locations: Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Newcastle
Degrees considered: Electrical Engineering -
Intelligent Infrastructure – Operations & Safety
Locations: Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, London, Guildford, or Cardiff
Degrees considered: Human Centred Design, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Geography, Psychology
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Local Government
Location: Exeter
Degrees considered: Civil Engineering -
Development Planning
Location: Birmingham
Degrees considered: Civil Engineering -
Rail – Advisory Services
Locations: Manchester, Derby, Birmingham, or Bristol
Degrees considered: MEng Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering -
Rail – Systems Engineering
Locations: Birmingham, London, Manchester, and Bristol
Degrees considered: MEng Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering -
Water – Asset Consultancy
Locations: Glasgow & Belfast
Degrees considered: Geographic Information System, Geography, Environmental Sciences/ Management, and Civil/ Environmental Engineering -
Water – Asset Design
Location: Newcastle
Degrees considered: Civil, Chemical, or Process Engineering -
Water – Catchment Science
Locations: London, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle, Shrewsbury, Glasgow
Degrees considered: Geography, Water Management, Water & Environmental Management, River Environments, Flood Management -
Water – Flood Risk Modelling
Locations: 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
Locations: 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 providing you with a rewarding placement. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, collaborate with colleagues, and adapt to dynamic project environments.
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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 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 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.
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