WSP in Africa

2027 Graduate Development Programme - Advisory Business Rates & Valuation

WSP in Africa  •  London, GB (Hybrid)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you’ll have access to global opportunities, contribute to meaningful projects and work alongside talented people in your field. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, bring your ideas and learn from different perspectives as you build a career that is as unique as you.

We’re looking for graduates to join our Advisory Business Rates and Valuation team in 2027. This is an opportunity to start your career with a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, combining property expertise, commercial insight and client-focused advice.

Opportunities are available in: Birmingham or London

A little bit more about your role and the team …

As a Graduate in our Business Rates and Valuation team, you’ll support work across a wide range of property types, including retail, industrial, office, healthcare, residential and mixed-use developments. Our clients include major national occupiers, public sector organisations, developers, investors and housing providers.

You will work closely with experienced Chartered Surveyors who will support your learning and professional development. Through client projects, you will build knowledge across Business Rates and Valuation, develop your understanding of the property market and gain practical skills to support your progress towards professional qualification through the APC pathway.

To find out more about our teams, degree backgrounds considered and what your day-to-day activities could include, please visit our Graduate Website Graduate schemes with WSP | WSP

What we’re looking for:

  • You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in real estate or a related subject Advisory and Finance graduate opportunities | WSP
  • You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
  • You will be interested in how property, valuation and business rates can influence decisions for clients and communities.
  • You will be curious, commercially aware and motivated to keep learning.
  • You will communicate clearly, work well with others and be open to learning from different specialists across project teams.
  • You will enjoy solving problems, taking ownership of your work and creating value for clients.
  • You will actively seek opportunities to broaden your knowledge, build your confidence and develop your skillset.
  • You will be comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders, adapting to different priorities and collaborating in dynamic project environments.

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.

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.

Our Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the skills, experience and professional network needed to thrive at the start of your career with us. Through a blend of structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, you will be supported every step of the way.

Application process

Candidates must complete the application form in full, including all role-specific questions. If successful at this stage, you will be invited to complete an online assessment, which includes a cognitive assessment, personality questionnaire, and situational judgement test. Each stage is an essential part of our early career’s recruitment process.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may progress candidates before the closing date, so we recommend applying 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 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 11,000 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 a 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.

WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

#WeAreWSP

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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