Graduate Development Programme

Job Description

Register Your Interest – 2027 Graduate Development Programme | WSP in the U.S.

The Tone:
This is an early career development role at WSP in the U.S., open across various locations. WSP is recognized as one of the world’s leading professional services firms, leveraging engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. The company employs approximately 83,000 experts globally, including 11,700 across the UK and Ireland, to shape communities and advance humanity. WSP provides opportunities for individuals to grow their careers and work with diverse, talented individuals while contributing to meaningful projects across a range of sectors. This program specifically aims to support early career talent, empowering graduates to build capabilities, expand their horizons, and play a crucial role in delivering outcomes for communities and the environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Various U.S. locations

• Mission: To support early career talent in developing essential skills and contributing to meaningful projects that benefit communities and the environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain practical experience: Engage in extensive on-the-job learning, participate in structured workshops, and benefit from dedicated mentoring sessions to build fundamental capabilities and professional confidence immediately upon joining.
• Develop professional skills: Progress through a comprehensive two-year development programme designed to combine practical experience with core business and professional skills training, alongside structured career development pathways and networking opportunities.
• Pursue professional registration: Work towards achieving chartered or equivalent professional status, benefiting from specific financial support and personalized guidance provided by a dedicated, professionally registered mentor.
• Contribute to projects: Secure a key role in the delivery of significant outcomes for communities and the environment, actively gaining valuable project experience across various sectors.
• Expand your network: Capitalize on comprehensive support and development opportunities specifically designed to help build professional skills, cultivate a robust network, and ensure success from the initial stages of joining WSP.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as engineering, science, digital, data, STEM, economics, business, or finance. Graduates are welcomed from diverse academic backgrounds to join WSP across sectors including transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, power and energy, water, planning, industry, and strategic advisory.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience is required; this is a dedicated graduate development program for early career talent, focusing on building foundational capabilities.
• Skills: The programme seeks individuals with an aptitude for learning, a commitment to personal development, and the capacity to engage effectively with project work and professional skills training provided throughout the programme.
• Bonus: Not applicable; the programme is designed for development rather than requiring specific advanced qualifications or prior experience at entry.