2027 Graduate Programme - Transport & Infrastructure - Intelligent Infrastructure

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 Intelligent Infrastructure team in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, helping to harness data, digital technology and innovative solutions to improve the performance, sustainability and resilience of infrastructure assets.

Opportunities are available in

Systems Infrastructure team

• Data & Architecture - Bristol, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool

• Cyber Security – Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle

• Systems Engineering - Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow

• Project Management - Guildford, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham

Operations & Safety team

• Transportation Consultant Autonomous and connected vehicles - Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, London, Guildford, Cardiff

• Policy/Human Centred Design - Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, London, Guildford, Cardiff

A little bit more about your role and the team…

As a Graduate in our Intelligent Infrastructure teams, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that use data, digital technologies and innovative solutions to improve the way infrastructure is planned, delivered and operated. Our Intelligent Infrastructure team improves the operational and safety performance of transportation networks, including aspects of new mobility including human-centred design, connectivity, cyber security, and zero emission vehicles (ZEVs).

In this team, you will be supported by experienced consultants, engineers and digital specialists, and given exposure to real-world challenges. You will be analysing data, developing digital solutions, supporting asset management strategies, using industry-leading software and analytical tools, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and helping to solve complex infrastructure challenges through technology and innovation.

To find out more about our teams, degree backgrounds considered and what your day-to-day activities could include, please visit our Graduate Website –  Graduate schemes with WSP | WSP

What we’re looking for

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Please ensure you have checked degree backgrounds considered for our graduate roles via this link Transport and Infrastructure Graduate Opportunities | WSP

• You will be looking to start work in April or September 2027.

• You will have an interest in digital technology, computer science, system engineering, data, infrastructure, human-centred design and using innovative solutions to improve how infrastructure is planned, delivered and operated.

• You will be curious, collaborative and motivated to solve complex challenges for clients.

• You will be comfortable working with others, sharing ideas and learning from different specialists across project teams.

• You will take ownership of your work and development while creating value for clients.

• You will actively seek opportunities to develop your technical and digital skills across a range of infrastructure sectors.

• You will be interested in using data, analytics and emerging technologies to improve the sustainability, resilience and performance of infrastructure.

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.

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.

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. Apply today.