Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Building Services

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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 recruiting for Graduates in the following services and locations:

• Building Services MEP – Basingstoke, Cambridge, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh & Glasgow.

Working as a Graduate in one of our Building Services teams will mean working on exciting and innovative projects, including large office buildings, hospitals, hotels, residential complexes, data centres and education buildings.

The role of a Building Services Engineer involves designing, developing and maintaining the essential systems and services that ensure the functionality, safety and comfort of buildings. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems and public health services. The role is both challenging and rewarding, providing a chance to make a tangible impact on the built environment. You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams and mentored by experienced engineers, gaining exposure to real‑world challenges and innovative solutions.

• Under Shaft
• Hotel redevelopments
• 22 Bishopsgate
• 40 Leadenhall
• Fulham Football Club
• Leeds Hospital of the Future programme
• High‑scale Data Centres
• Heathrow & Gatwick Airports – Departure lounge reconfigurations, Pier extensions and baggage system upgrades

Building Services/MEP teams are dedicated to designing people‑centric, high‑performance buildings. We work closely with clients to fully understand the purpose and potential of each project, ensuring our solutions are robust for today’s needs and flexible for tomorrow’s ambitions.

Our sector‑specific knowledge allows us to work on buildings in all sectors, ranging from complex office environments and retail centres to museums, educational establishments, residential developments, laboratories and data centres. We have extensive experience in building services engineering for healthcare facilities and have designed some of the most complex healthcare systems. Our teams also provide services for major transportation hubs such as train and subway stations and airports, as well as for industrial facilities.

Day‑to‑day activities could include:

• Collaborating with external stakeholders
• Conducting site inspections and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
• Drafting mechanical or electrical layouts, using Revit or AutoCAD and running calculations
• Reviewing technical drawings and coordinating with other disciplines
• Supporting senior engineers in preparing tender documents
• Attending site visits to observe installations or conduct surveys
• Participating in sustainability assessments (e.g., BREEM)

Our two‑year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programme includes 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.

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for
• Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions, followed by an online skill enabler assessment
• Start work in September 2026
• Passion for Building Services or Technology Systems
• Desire for the future of our built world
• Research, learn and analyse technologies and operating processes
• Awareness of specialist building systems including lighting and security systems
• Enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems
• Willingness to inspire the team and share new ideas

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