Local Government New Grad
WSP
Local Government New Grad
WSP
Plans and designs infrastructure projects
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 Local Government teams in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading professional services consultancy, supporting local authorities, public sector organisations and communities to deliver positive change.
Opportunities are available in:
Local Government - Bridge Engineering – Exeter, Wiltshire
Local Government - Roads Engineering – Lincoln, Exeter and Wiltshire
Local Government - Structure/Infrastructure Engineering – Exeter, Gloucester and Wiltshire
A little bit more about your role and the team…
As a Graduate in one of our Local Government teams, in Exeter, Lincoln or Glocester, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of projects supporting local authorities and the communitites they serve. Depending on your role, you could work across areas including bridges, highways, structures and infrastructure, helping to develop solutions that respond to local needs and improve connectivity.
You will work as part of multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and other specialists to support the design and delivery of projects. Through technical work, analysis, and project delivery, you will build your knowledge and experience while developing your professional skills and taking greater responsibility as your careers progresses.
As we work in partnership with local councils in our Local Government team – North Yorkshire Council, Leeds City Council, Lincolnshire County Council, Gloucestershire County Council, Norfolk County Council, Exeter City Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Merthyr Tydfil Council and Bridgend Council - we are unable to offer flexibility on the above locations.
Before you start your application: We encourage you to take a few minutes to watch these short videos. They explain what to check before applying and offer practical guidance to help you prepare and submit your application:
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What we look for: Submitting your application.
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 Graduates Local Government
You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
You will have an interest in local government, regeneration, sustainable development, infrastructure or creating thriving communities.
You will be curious about the challenges facing towns, cities and rural communities, and be motivated to develop solutions that deliver positive outcomes.
You will enjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including local authorities, community groups and multidisciplinary project teams.
You will take ownership of your work and development while helping to create value for our clients and the communities they serve.
You will be eager to learn, develop new skills and gain experience across a diverse range of projects that shape the future of places.
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.
WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
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