2027 Graduate Programme - Transport & Infrastructure - Rail

Job Description

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.

We are looking for graduates to join our Rail teams in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, supporting the design, delivery, operation and improvement of rail infrastructure across the UK. From signalling, telecommunications and power systems to railway stations, passenger environments and digital engineering, you'll help shape the future of safe, efficient and sustainable rail travel.

Opportunities Are Available In

• Rail Advisory Services – Manchester, Derby, Birmingham or Bristol
• Rail Engineering Services - Asset Management – Belfast
• Rail Systems Engineering, Integration and Assurance – London, Birmingham or Bristol
• Rail Stations - London
• Rail - Derby or London

A little bit more about your role and the team…

As a Graduate within our Rail business, you will contribute to projects that help keep rail networks safe, reliable and efficient while improving the experience of passengers and communities. Working alongside experienced engineers, planners and specialists, you'll gain exposure to multidisciplinary projects across the rail sector, from major infrastructure programmes and station developments to rail systems and operational improvements.

Your work could include supporting the development of technical designs, coordinated BIM models and engineering solutions, analysing operational or technical data, contributing to reports and designs, attending site visits, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and helping to solve complex engineering challenges. Whether you're supporting signalling and telecoms systems, electrification and power projects, station environments or systems integration activities, you'll gain valuable experience while helping to deliver the railways of the future.

What We’re Looking For

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant master’s degree such as Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or Building Services Engineering, so a closely related discipline. Please check our webpage for further details Transport and Infrastructure Graduate Opportunities | WSP
• You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
• You will have an interest in rail infrastructure, transport systems, building services engineering, railway operations or the delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• You will be curious, collaborative and motivated to solve challenges that help shape the future of rail.
• You will be comfortable working with a range of specialists across engineering disciplines, sharing ideas and learning from experienced professionals.
• You will want to take ownership of your work and development while creating value for our clients.
• You will actively seek opportunities to develop your technical expertise and broaden your experience across the rail sector.

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 careers 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.

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.

About Us

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.

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