Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Building Structures

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.

Graduates working in our Structural Engineering teams begin contributing to activities our Structural Engineers are part of from day one, initially with close support from more experienced engineers. Graduates who join our teams will gradually develop more independence through a combination of hands‑on experience and structured training, and will become mentors to more junior colleagues.

You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams and mentored by experienced engineers, gaining exposure to real‑world challenges and innovative solutions.

• London

• The Shard and 22 Bishopsgate
• Newfoundland Tower
• Elephant and Castle Town Centre
• London Bridge Station
• Birmingham Sports Hub, Elison Institute
• Old Oak Common and High Speed Rail Station
• Durley Chine Sustainability Hub
• Bournemouth;
  Confidential Research Campus, Southampton
• The Babbage Building – a new Engineering department for the University of Plymouth
• New Energy Centres in Barking, Colchester and Bradford and a variety of Defence Projects
• Catterick Health Centre
• RAAC Surveys and remedial Design

Our Structural Engineers design structural frames and components for residential, commercial, public and industrial buildings using materials such as concrete, steel, masonry and timber. They collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary teams to ensure functional and aesthetic structural designs, preparing technical documentation, including drawings and calculations, and ensuring compliance with building codes and client requirements. Attending site visits involves coordinating with contractors and engineers, addressing design queries during construction.

They also promote sustainable design practices, supporting the use of low‑carbon materials and efficient systems while meeting regulatory standards, utilising software such as Revit (BIM), AutoCAD, Tekla, Rhino and structural analysis tools for modelling and coordination.

Day‑to‑day activities could include:

• Reviewing architectural plans and proposing structural solutions.
• Performing load assessments and structural calculations.
• Drafting and updating structural drawings and BIM models.
• Attending design coordination meetings with architects and MEP teams.
• Visiting construction sites to inspect structural elements and report findings.
• Carrying out appraisals of existing buildings and reporting on their current condition and suitability for adaptation.
• Responding to queries from contractors and other design consultants.
• Researching innovative materials, construction methods and design techniques.

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.

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• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 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 skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career recruitment process.
• You’ll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
• You’ll…