Graduate Programme - Mining

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We are looking for graduates to join our Mining teams in 2027. This is an opportunity to work in a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, supporting projects that help clients plan, design, operate and close mining developments responsibly, while managing technical, environmental and sustainability challenges across the mining life cycle.

Opportunities are available in: 

• Mine Waste: London

• Mine Engineering and Stability: London

• Mine Infrastructure: Leeds and London

• Mine Water (Surface Water, Groundwater or Geochemistry): London

A little bit more about your role and the team …

At WSP, our Mining teams support clients across the full mining life cycle, from early-stage studies and design through to operations, closure and long-term stewardship. As a graduate, you could contribute to international projects that combine science, engineering and environmental thinking to help mining projects operate more safely, responsibly and sustainably.

Our Mine Water and Mine Waste specialists help clients manage complex environmental and engineering challenges. In Mine Water, this could include work around surface water, groundwater, water quality, hydrology, hydrogeology and geochemistry. In Mine Waste, you could support projects involving tailings, waste rock and other facilities, helping inform safe design, risk management, closure planning and protection of people and the environment.

You may also work with our Mine Engineering teams, helping to develop practical, technically robust solutions for mine infrastructure, engineering design and ground stability. The work is collaborative and varied, bringing together specialists from across the UK, Ireland and our wider global network.

It is a great opportunity for graduates who want to build technical skills while contributing to projects that can make a lasting difference around the world.

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: 

Before you apply: Your recruitment journey starts here 

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 check the degree backgrounds considered for our graduate roles via our Graduate Website.Earth and Environment & Mining graduate opportunities | WSP
• You will be looking to start work in April or September 2027.
• You will have an interest in Mine Waste, Mine Water or Mine Engineering, and be keen to develop your understanding of design, geotechnical structures, monitoring tools and technical data.
• You will be comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions and working with others across project teams.
• You will be curious, adaptable and motivated to help solve complex challenges linked to responsible mining, environmental protection and sustainable resource development.
• You will be organised, proactive and ready to take ownership of your work and development.
• You will be keen to learn, broaden your skillset  and build confidence using digital tools, including Microsoft packages.

"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”

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. 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.

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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.

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