In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond. To find out more about our Earth & Environment Graduate opportunities click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Earth and Environment Graduates (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/graduates/earth-and-environment-graduates) As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, WSP gets involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile projects. We work on anything from small developments across every sector, through to major national infrastructure schemes. We are recruiting for graduates for our Earth and Environment teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and professional 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. To find out more about Sectors and Specialism we recruit our Graduates into _click on the following link –_ https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/graduates **RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS** Earth and Environment (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/hubs/environment) Our globally connected team provides tailored solutions to fit unique project requirements. Our collaborative approach ensures success in navigating complex regulations and seeking innovative strategies. We build safe and future-ready infrastructure to support places where communities can thrive. We are recruiting for some fantastic opportunities for our Earth and Environment teams across the UK: Environmental management and Assessment (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/environmental-assessment-and-management) + **_EMA - Degree backgrounds considered:_** BSc or MSc Environmental Science(s), BSc or MSc Geography, BSc or MSc Environmental Management, BSc or MSc Environmental Consultancy. + **Locations:** London, South East and Manchester Environmental management and Assessment - Environmental Project Management + **_Degree backgrounds considered:_** BSc or MSc Environmental Science(s), BSc or MSc Geography, BSc or MSc Environmental Management, BSc or MSc Environmental Consultancy. + **Locations:** Reading, Birmingham, Manchester or Edinburgh. Geotechnical and Ground Engineering (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/geotechnical-and-ground-engineering) + **_Geotechnical & Ground Engineering - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Civil & Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology and MSc Soil Mechanics + **Locations:** London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham (others considered) Mining Services (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/mine-environmental) and Mining (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/sectors/mining) + **_Mine Water Hydrogeology - Degree backgrounds considered:_** MSc Hydrogeology, MSc Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geoscience or similar courses with Hydrogeology, groundwater modules. + **_Mine Water Resources Engineering - Degree backgrounds considered:_** BSc in Water Resource Engineering, Civil Engineering (with Hydrology and hydraulics modules), Geography, Environmental Science (with hydrology module) plus MSc course in engineering hydraulics. + **_Mine Water Geochemistry - Degree backgrounds considered:_** MSc in Geochemistry, MSc only Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Geoscience or similar courses with geochemistry coursework, thesis work also considered. + **Location:** London Ground and Water (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/ground-risk-and-remediation) + Flexibility to travel to site and potentially remote locations as projects dictate, for roles in Ground and Water + **_Ground & Water - Degree backgrounds considered:_** BSc relevant science based degree, Geology, Earth Science, Geoscience with MSc in Contaminated Land assessment and remediation. + **Locations:** Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds (others considered) **Environmental Advisory -** Health and Safety consulting services (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/health-and-safety-consulting-services) + **_Health & Safety Consulting Services - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Safety related degrees, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health, Construction Management and other sciences. + **Location:** Manchester Acoustics & Noise vibration (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/acoustics-noise-and-vibration) + **_Acoustics - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Acoustics Engineering, Music Technology or Sound Engineering. + **Location** : London Air Quality (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/air-quality) + **_Air Quality - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Mathematics, Physics, Natural Sciences or specific Acoustics qualification + **Locations:** London or Cardiff Historic Environment & Archaeology (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/cultural-heritage-archaeology) + **_Historic Environment & Archaeology - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Heritage - Cultural, Built Landscape or Marine. Archaeology or other relevant qualification. + **Locations:** London, Cambridge, Birmingham or Manchester **Environmental Strategic Advisory** - Policy & Economics + **_Policy and Economics - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Environmental Science, Environmental Technology and Environmental Economics. + **Locations:** London and Bristol **Environmental Strategy Advisory** - Permitting and Compliance + **_Permitting & Compliance - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Nuclear Engineering, Materials, Nuclear Technology, Environmental Sciences, Physics with Nuclear Technology, Radiological protection/management. + **Locations:** Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow. **Environmental Strategy Advisory** - Responsible Consumption & Production + **_Responsible Consumption & Production - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Waste Management, Sustainability & Consultancy, Sustainability & Business, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science(s), Chemistry, Natural Sciences + **Locations:** London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow. Landscape Architecture (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/landscape-architecture) + **_Landscape Architecture - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, MA Urban Design, Masterplanning, Architecture or Natural Sciences. + **Location:** Manchester **Environmental Services - Arboriculture and Forestry** + **_Arboriculture and Forestry - Arboriculture - Degree backgrounds considered:_** A degree of a minimum Level 3 Arboriculture i.e. HNC, AA Tech Certificate, Ndip Arb, AA Tech Certificate or Ndip Arb. + **Locations:** London, Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester + **_Arboriculture and Forestry - Forester - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Higher National Diploma or Foundation degree in Forestry or a related subject. + **Locations:** London, Exeter, Bristol or Manchester **Environmental Services - Aquatics Freshwater and Marine** + **_Aquatics Freshwater & Marine - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Biology, Ecology, Marin, Environmental Sciences or directly related subject. + **Locations:** Guildford, Basingstoke, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds or Edinburgh **Environmental Services - Nature Advisory** + **_Nature Advisory - Degree backgrounds considered:_** Biodiversity, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Management or other relevant fields. + **Locations:** London, Exeter, Bristol or Manchester We are a friendly team that support each other to develop our skills and grow our network in the business. You will undertake a variety of tasks and will have the opportunity to help grow the existing team. We work collaboratively with colleagues from technical specialists across the wider WSP to provide our clients with the best expertise to deliver a wide range of projects. **GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME** Our Graduates told us the best part of being on the Graduate Development Programme is the support for their own personal development and large network available to them. They also said they had the chance to work on a wide variety of projects enabling them to work closely with other disciplines, allowing them to gain a better understanding of their role on projects and how this enhances the schemes they are involved in. As well as the large pool of experts to guide them throughout their journey. We have established relationships with professional institutions including but not all ICE, IStructE, IET, CIBSE, CIHT, CILT, IMechE, IChemE, CIWEM, RICS, RTPI, SocEnv & APM. You will have the opportunity to select a technical mentor to help you on your journey, and to reward you for your efforts, (when you reach certain professional milestones, you’ll even get a bonus as a thank you and well done for your hard work). **We are also able to support professional development with many other approved professional institutions that may not be included in this list.** Our 2-year Graduate Programme is designed to support personal career development and growth through a blended learning experience. The programme includes core business skills and career focused training, networking opportunities, professional registration mentoring and on-the-job experience. The development programme consists of four key streams illustrated below: + 2 day in-person induction + In person training days + Technical role specific training + Curated online content + On-the-job experience + Additional resources and activities We also have a unique Professional Growth Network (PGN), which is a networking group run by early career professionals for ECP’s. It helps to grow your network of contacts across the business as well as providing you with opportunities for extra experience and to support you in achieving chartered status or other professional accreditations. **ESSENTIAL CRITERIA** You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in the required subject specific to the role you are applying for. **_To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please explore our degree search tool on our graduate website_** https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/careers/graduates + Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online behavioural assessment. Both the application form and the behavioural assessment are essential parts of the early careers recruitment process. + You'll be looking to start work in September 2025 + Have a passion for Environmental Consulting and/or sustainable engineering solutions + An enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems + You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have + In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to active project environments. Please be aware behavioural assessment results at WSP are valid for a period of 12 months, if you have completed an assessment within this timeframe and been unsuccessful, we will not be able to consider your application. Early applications are recommended, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date. **HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE** You'll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within 5 days of submission. After reviewing your application, if we feel your background and skills are suitable, you will be sent through to the second stage in the process which is an online behavioural assessment. To learn more about the assessment please visit Support For Candidates | Arctic Shores (https://www.arcticshores.com/candidate-guidance) If you are successful after completing the assessment, we will be work hard to match you to the most suitable roles in our business. Most applications complete initial assessments and are progressed to the next stage, which is an interview day, within 8-10 weeks but it’s good to know that the whole process can last up to 12 weeks in total if you're an early applicant. We will aim to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered however, **due to the volume of applications received, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates.** **We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!** In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are) **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU** **Work-life balance?** WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. **Inclusivity & Diversity?** We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. **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. Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation. **Flex your time?** For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. **Your development?** We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring. **APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!** **\#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._ _Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date._