2026 Graduate Programme

OverviewJoin to apply for the 2026 Graduate Programme - Environmental Services role at WSP.We are looking for graduates for our Environmental Services teams who have a flexible approach and a willingness to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment with a diverse range of clients and projects.Locations and ServicesWe are recruiting for Graduates in the following services and locations:Air Quality – London, Basingstoke, Birmingham or ExeterLandscape Architecture – Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh and LondonWhat you will doAs a Graduate in our Environmental Services teams you will work on innovative projects across a broad range of clients, sectors and scales. Responsibilities may include Nature Advisory (including Marine & Aquatics), Air Quality, Acoustics or Landscape Architecture.Projects you may contribute to include:Air Quality framework and GLA Air Quality Filters projectAir Quality: dispersion modelling, monitoring, environmental impact assessments, regulatory permitting and health risk communicationAir Quality - Sizewell Power Station fieldwork surveysLandscape Architecture projects across local and national schemes, including active travel plans, renewable energy projects, public realm designs and town centre schemesAir Quality – Day-to-day activitiesGain hands-on experience with dispersion modelling tools such as ADMS and ADMS-RoadsDesign and implement ambient air quality monitoring plansContribute to bid submissions, quotes and tendersCollaborate with clients, project teams and Local AuthoritiesCollate data and perform in-depth analysesPrepare reports with findings and recommendationsWe encourage involvement with the Institute of Air Quality Management and offer learning opportunities, including monthly topical presentations and personalised learning sessions.Landscape Architecture – Day-to-day activitiesProvide landscape consultancy services and technical input for projects as directedContribute to strategic studies, LVIA and TVIA technical reportsAdvance design from feasibility to construction, including detailing and post-construction activitiesUse software such as AutoCAD and Adobe Creative SuiteYou will join an enthusiastic team, working with internal and external stakeholders in dynamic projects.Graduate Development Programme and progressionOur two-year Graduate Development programme supports personal and professional development through blended learning, core business and professional skills training, mentoring for professional registration and on-the-job experience. We encourage chartered status with professional bodies and support through training agreements.What we’re looking forYou will have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. To help you find areas of the business relevant to you, please visit the Graduate brochure or Graduate website.Candidates must fully complete the application form, answering all questions. Successful applicants may then complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both are essential parts of the recruitment process.Start dates: April or September 2026.Demonstrated enthusiasm for creativity, numerical skills and problem solving.Passion for data analysis and interpretation using Excel and GIS.Willingness to travel to sites and client offices as required.Don’t meet all criteria? If you have the right qualifications, apply and we can consider alignment to this role and other Graduate opportunities.For more information about our Application & Selection process and timelines, please refer to the Early Careers brochure.What’s in it for youWork-life balance with hybrid working and the option to work from home part of the weekInclusive and welcoming culture with employee resource groupsHealth & wellbeing support, Thrive programme, and access to a Virtual GP serviceFlexible working arrangements, including part-time options and extra leaveDevelopment through training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities#WeAreWSP We positively encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and request workplace adjustments as needed.We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr