2026 Year in Industry Placements (UK)

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking Year in Industry Placement students for our wide range of teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering, Environmental and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.  

Join us for a Year in Industry Placement at WSP and you’ll find yourself working with our Specialists on projects they are involved with, in more fascinating and far-reaching ways than ever before. You’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities, putting your degree course knowledge into practice in real life. As well as being able to obtain experience, that directly aligns to your area of study, which will help to broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations and future generations.

 

We are recruiting for Year in Industry Placements in a wide range of disciplines and locations; considered degrees for roles are listed on our Placements webpage.
The main sectors that we recruit into are mentioned but not exclusive to:

• Advisory, Geospatial Services – Birmingham, London, Manchester or Bristol
• Bridge Engineering – Manchester and London
• Infrastructure Planning – London
• Intelligent Infrastructure – Birmingham, Guildford, Liverpool, London or Manchester,
• Water, Asset Design – London & Newcastle
• Water, Asset Management - Belfast, Derby, Glasgow, London 

 

Scholarships at WSP

On completion of your placement and following positive feedback from you and your team, you may be considered for a scholarship for the remainder of your studies. This would allow you to return for future placement and graduate opportunities with WSP, all whilst receiving a bursary payment from us during each year of your studies.

Our scholarship scheme helps us to find high potential talent for our Graduate programme, whilst also allowing students to obtain real industry experience throughout their studies. 

 

Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience. 

 

Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as the ICE and IStructE making your development a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered status.

 

To find out more, please visit: Early Careers brochure

Career Advancement

• Years 1–2: Gain practical experience with design tools, perform calculations, and support senior engineers on active projects. Focus on learning fundamentals, understanding construction, and applying academic knowledge through proficiency courses.
• Year 2: Begin managing small design packages, engage directly with project teams, and build confidence while maintaining a chartership development record.
• Year 3: Lead the structural design of small to medium projects, mentor junior staff, and take on greater coordination and decision-making responsibilities; refine ex