2026 Graduate Programme – Transport & Infrastructure – Roads

Company: WSP in the UK & Ireland
Apply for the 2026 Graduate Programme – Transport & Infrastructure – Roads
Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Job Description

We are recruiting graduates for the Roads team in the following locations: Truro, Basingstoke, Guildford, Newcastle, Carlisle, Glasgow, or Edinburgh.

About the Role

As a Graduate Engineer in the Roads team, you will help deliver National and Regional Infrastructure Frameworks to major projects and local improvements, including active travel walking and cycling schemes.

Projects

  • HS2
  • Sizewell C
  • Smart Motorways
  • Dublin MetroLink
  • NM20 Cork to Limerick
  • A5 Western Transport Corridor

Day‑to‑day Activities

  • Designing and drafting transport solutions
  • Attending site visits and inspections
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Project coordination
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Assisting senior engineers

Graduate Development Programme

The two‑year programme includes blended learning, core business and professional skills training, career development workshops, networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration, and on‑the‑job experience.

Qualifications

  • Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering subject.
  • Pass initial application and online skill assessment.
  • Available to start work in April or September 2026.
  • Passion for engineering and a drive to solve problems.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working (home two days a week); WSP My Hour; part‑time and flexible arrangements; health and wellbeing support (virtual GP, Thrive programme, Gymflex, menopause support).

EEO Statement

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.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026