2026 Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Fire Engineering

Job Description

We are looking for graduates to join our Building Specialists teams at WSP. The role is based in Guildford within the Fire Engineering service. The position is part of our 2-year Graduate Development Programme and is intended to start in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Producing fire strategy reports for proposed and existing buildings.
• Writing technical design notes.
• Marking up architectural drawings to produce fire strategy plans that outline aspects of the fire strategy.
• Reviewing existing documentation relating to fire strategy.
• Participating in design team meetings – with disciplines both internally and externally, as well as site visits.
• Responding to fire related queries from other disciplines such as IT and Security, facades, MEP, structures, architects, etc.

Day‑to‑day Activities

Working as a Graduate in our Fire Engineering team you will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams, mentored by experienced professionals, and will gain exposure to real‑world challenges and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a Master’s degree in Fire, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Civil Engineering or Physics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Understanding of engineering or construction design processes.
• Passion for fire safety and curiosity about new technologies.
• Enthusiasm for creativity, problem‑solving and sharing new ideas.

Benefits

WSP provides a hybrid working policy offering two days a week from home and collaboration in modern UK offices. The Graduate Programme includes core business and professional skills training, career development workshops, networking opportunities, and mentoring for professional registration. We support entry into professional bodies such as ICE, IStructhE, IMechE, and IET, and provide resources for chartered or incorporated status.

Additional benefits: flexible working arrangements, the “WSP My Hour” for personal activities, part‑time options, additional leave purchase, and use of bank holiday entitlement. Health and wellbeing support includes the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, gym membership discounts, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Equal Opportunity

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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