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 looking for graduates for our PMCM team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory 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.  

We are recruiting for Graduates in the following teams and locations:

PMCM – Civils Infrastructure & Utilities: London, Manchester or Birmingham

PMCM – Rail: Leeds or Manchester

PMCM – Buildings: London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff or Bristol

PMCM - Programme Solutions: UK Wide

A Little bit more about your role and the team…

Working as a Graduate Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor in our PMCM teams will mean working on exciting and innovative projects in the UK and around the world. Our team of 450 people are based across all regions of the UK predominantly based in the London, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast offices. We work as a partner to our clients from the feasibility stage, through design and into procurement and construction stages of projects.

PROJECTS

Our teams work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:

• Network Rail Enhancement Programmes
• Transport for Manchester Metro Schemes, Dublin Metrolink, HS2, East West Rail & Trans Pennine route upgrade
• Parliament - Cast Iron Roofs Replacement, CCTV and Westminster Hall
• DfE School Replacement Programme
• University of Southampton
• Scottish Power Property
• Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service’s Learning and Development Centre
• 22 Bishopsgate
• Heathrow Terminal 2B
• Eden Project North (Morecambe)
• Aston Villa Stadium Redevelopment

Our PMCM Teams include:

PMCM Civils Infrastructure & Utilities

The PMCM Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Team focuses on the Roads, Aviation, Defence, Industrial, Water and Energy sectors. Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to join us.

As a Project Manager within our team, you can expect a rich, structured and fast-paced journey that blends technical development with real-world impact. Our graduates help to plan, coordinate and deliver complex civil infrastructure and utilities projects. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that transforms ideas into reality across engineering, environmental consulting, and infrastructure. You’ll contribute directly, managing timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships, whilst learning how to lead.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Project Support & Coordination.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and assisting in developing mitigation strategies.
• Help prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Attend client meetings and support communication between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure smooth collaboration.
• Support financial monitoring and reporting and help ensure projects stay within budget, flag any variances.
• Assist with managing contracts under frameworks like NEC or bespoke agreements.
• Learn how to interpret and apply contract terms in real scenarios.
• Ensure project activities align with WSP’s quality management systems and help promote health, safety and sustainability across all phases.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in this team, you’ll support the commercial and financial management of construction and infrastructure projects across transport, water, and defence. Working with experienced professionals, you’ll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Assisting in preparing initial cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
• Supporting feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
• Helping draft tender documents and evaluate contractor bids.
• Contributing to procurement strategy and contract selection.
• Monitoring contract variations and ensure accurate documentation.
• Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations.
• Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress.
• Value completed work and prepare cost reports.
• Track project costs and assist in forecasting final account values.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Attend meetings with clients and contractors.
• Provide commercial advice and updates on project financials.
• Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries, and financial dashboards.
• Maintain accurate records of project changes and commercial decisions.

PMCM Rail

As a Graduate Project Manager in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. You will assist in the integration of multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring project delivery safely, of a high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant.

Our Graduate Project Managers are curious, adaptable and ready to take on complex projects or programmes of work, alongside Project Managers. You’ll collaborate with Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary teams, utilising WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance. You will, on occasion, visit sites in this role.

Day-to-Day activities could include:

• Assisting the Project Manager in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Assisting the Project Manager in managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.
• Reviewing project expenditures and invoices.
• Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly
• Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national and international significance. You will support the commercial and financial management of these projects.

Working in this team you'll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks as well as maximising value across the project lifecycle. You will on occasion, visit sites in this role.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Assisting in preparing initial cost estimate and budgets for construction projects.
• Support feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
• Contribute to procurement strategy and contract selection.
• Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations.
• Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress.
• Value completed work and prepare cost reports.
• Tracking project costs.
• Identifying risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries and financial dashboards

PMCM Buildings

The PMCM Buildings Team focuses on properties and buildings across many sectors including local authorities, residential, education, central government, and commercial sectors. There are opportunities for Graduates in this team to be involved in diverse multi-disciplinary teams at the early stages of projects when project delivery plans are being formed and options are being assessed, through to involvement in the latter stages where facilities are being designed and built.

Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Building Surveyors to join us.

Day-to-day activities:

• Planning of Projects
• Monitoring project progress against the schedule
• Managing risks
• Supporting engagement with stakeholders
• Developing cost estimates and tracking costs
• Supporting the management of contracts

PMCM Programme Solutions

Be part of WSP’s Project Controls team, where you’ll help deliver projects that transform cities, infrastructure, and lives. We work across a variety of sectors including Rail, Energy and highways. As a graduate, you’ll learn how to keep projects on track—combining document control, performance reporting, and scheduling to drive excellence.

• Assist in maintaining and updating project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Support document control processes, ensuring accuracy and version management.
• Prepare performance reports (cost, schedule, KPIs) for project and client teams.
• Contribute to the development of dashboards and analytics for project controls.
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure data-driven decision making.

Graduate Development Programme

If you’re eager to learn, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful impact on communities while developing your career with diverse clients and projects, we want to hear from you.

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

To find out more, please visit: Who we are - ECP

Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as the ICE, APM or RICS ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status.

To find out more about Sectors and Specialisms we recruit our Graduates into, as well as qualification requirements, please click on either of the following links –

Graduate brochure or Graduate website

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:1 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. 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’s recruitment process.
• You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
• You’ll have a passion for project management or surveying.
• You’ll have a desire for the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy.
• You’ll be able to engage with clients, stakeholders, and other colleagues professionally.
• You’ll be keen to develop tailored solutions for unique project needs.
• You'll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
• You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our roles, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.

For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure - Application & Selection

We review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#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.