246 Local Council jobs in the United Kingdom

Summary

Alvarium Talent is partnering with a highly agile, independent consultancy and certified B Corp, recognized every year since 2020 by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultancies. Renowned for the trust they build with clients and partners, this consultancy works closely with the public sector to create better places for the people who live, work, and learn in them.

They work in partnership with the public sector to make places better for the people that live, work, and learn in them. Housing and regeneration are a major focus of this work, supporting clients to deliver new homes, improve placemaking, and support communities.

Integrity, inclusivity, social and environmental awareness are at the heart of what they do, and they collaborate with their clients to deliver sustainable change, meaningful impact, and better outcomes.

Our client works across Local & Central Government, Housing & Development, Education, Health & Social Care and Blue Light Services.

Their services in these sectors typically take the shape of:

• Placemaking & Regeneration
• Finance & Assets
• Procurement & Partnerships
• Strategy & Transformation
• People & Change
• Customer, Digital & Technology
• Business Cases

About You

If you are values-driven, ambitious, and passionate about public sector impact, you’ll thrive here.

Our client hire the person first, experience second, shaping the role around the individual. They recognise that every candidate’s experiences and background will be different and value a broad, diverse range of perspectives.

You may have:

• Three to five years (or more) of experience in property, regeneration, housing, or development services
• A professional background in property, urban planning, development, real estate, or regeneration, ideally with experience working for or alongside local government
• MRCIS or RTPI qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously, including monitoring timelines, budgets, and key risks
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in writing feasibility studies and business cases
• Competence in conducting and reviewing development appraisals
• Strong ability to engage effectively with clients, teams, and stakeholders, either in a leadership role or as part of a collaborative team
• Capacity to work independently, self-manage time and resources, and take initiative
• Experience supporting business development activities, including preparing proposals, creating case studies, and contributing to marketing materials
• A demonstrable commitment to enhancing public sector and local government services

The Role

We are looking for candidates interested in helping design and deliver services that support local government in:

• Developing places and securing future housing through strategic decision-making, option appraisals, feasibility studies, robust business cases, and accessing regional or government funding; as well as targeted projects such as high street revitalization
• Delivering effective planning, development management, development viability, programme management, and project management
• Establishing real or virtual funds to drive economic growth, recovery, and other strategic objectives
• Generating sustainable long-term income or one-off receipts through optimized use of assets
• Identifying opportunities and evaluating options to drive regeneration, housing development, and growth ambitions
• Securing delivery expertise through complex, high-value procurement exercises
• Developing strategic approaches to securing investment through the creation of trading companies, joint ventures, and partnerships

Candidates are not expected to have experience in all of these areas. In fact, the consultancy values focused expertise with strong evidence of success in some key areas over broad but shallow experience.

Additional Details

The office is located in London Bridge, with a hybrid working model that offers flexibility to work from home or the office, as well as travel to client sites when required.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. The consultancy is an inclusive employer and will provide adjustments to support applications where needed, including alternative formats or accessibility accommodations. They also participate in the Disability Confident Scheme.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexi bank holidays – the option to substitute religious holidays for a date that is meaningful to you
• The option to purchase up to 5 additional annual leave days (per year)
• Annual performance-based bonus (discretionary)
• Matched pension up to 6% of gross salary
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
• Work-life balance – they recognise that everyone has interests and commitments outside of their work, so flexible working arrangements are actively supported
• A friendly and supportive working environment with regular opportunities for collaboration, team socials and modern offices with excellent facilities
• Annual team summer away day and Christmas party
• Opportunities to get involved in their social value programme of volunteering and pro-bono support to causes that align with their mission
• Private healthcare package with the ability to add family members
• Continuous opportunities for career development and training, including support to pursue professional qualifications (that align to their work)
• Unlimited access to their online learning platform
• Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work and electric vehicle scheme

Job Description

Summary

Alvarium Talent is partnering with a highly agile, independent consultancy and certified B Corp, recognized every year since 2020 by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultancies. Renowned for the trust they build with clients and partners, this consultancy works closely with the public sector to create better places for the people who live, work, and learn in them.

They work in partnership with the public sector to make places better for the people that live, work, and learn in them. Housing and regeneration are a major focus of this work, supporting clients to deliver new homes, improve placemaking, and support communities.

Integrity, inclusivity, social and environmental awareness are at the heart of what they do, and they collaborate with their clients to deliver sustainable change, meaningful impact, and better outcomes.

Our client works across Local & Central Government, Housing & Development, Education, Health & Social Care and Blue Light Services.

Their services in these sectors typically take the shape of:

• Placemaking & Regeneration
• Finance & Assets
• Procurement & Partnerships
• Strategy & Transformation
• People & Change
• Customer, Digital & Technology
• Business Cases

About You

If you are values-driven, ambitious, and passionate about public sector impact, you’ll thrive here.

Our client hire the person first, experience second, shaping the role around the individual. They recognise that every candidate’s experiences and background will be different and value a broad, diverse range of perspectives.

You may have:

• Three to five years (or more) of experience in property, regeneration, housing, or development services
• A professional background in property, urban planning, development, real estate, or regeneration, ideally with experience working for or alongside local government
• MRCIS or RTPI qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously, including monitoring timelines, budgets, and key risks
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in writing feasibility studies and business cases
• Competence in conducting and reviewing development appraisals
• Strong ability to engage effectively with clients, teams, and stakeholders, either in a leadership role or as part of a collaborative team
• Capacity to work independently, self-manage time and resources, and take initiative
• Experience supporting business development activities, including preparing proposals, creating case studies, and contributing to marketing materials
• A demonstrable commitment to enhancing public sector and local government services

The Role

We are looking for candidates interested in helping design and deliver services that support local government in:

• Developing places and securing future housing through strategic decision-making, option appraisals, feasibility studies, robust business cases, and accessing regional or government funding; as well as targeted projects such as high street revitalization
• Delivering effective planning, development management, development viability, programme management, and project management
• Establishing real or virtual funds to drive economic growth, recovery, and other strategic objectives
• Generating sustainable long-term income or one-off receipts through optimized use of assets
• Identifying opportunities and evaluating options to drive regeneration, housing development, and growth ambitions
• Securing delivery expertise through complex, high-value procurement exercises
• Developing strategic approaches to securing investment through the creation of trading companies, joint ventures, and partnerships

Candidates are not expected to have experience in all of these areas. In fact, the consultancy values focused expertise with strong evidence of success in some key areas over broad but shallow experience.

Additional Details

The office is located in London Bridge, with a hybrid working model that offers flexibility to work from home or the office, as well as travel to client sites when required.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. The consultancy is an inclusive employer and will provide adjustments to support applications where needed, including alternative formats or accessibility accommodations. They also participate in the Disability Confident Scheme.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexi bank holidays – the option to substitute religious holidays for a date that is meaningful to you
• The option to purchase up to 5 additional annual leave days (per year)
• Annual performance-based bonus (discretionary)
• Matched pension up to 6% of gross salary
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
• Work-life balance – they recognise that everyone has interests and commitments outside of their work, so flexible working arrangements are actively supported
• A friendly and supportive working environment with regular opportunities for collaboration, team socials and modern offices with excellent facilities
• Annual team summer away day and Christmas party
• Opportunities to get involved in their social value programme of volunteering and pro-bono support to causes that align with their mission
• Private healthcare package with the ability to add family members
• Continuous opportunities for career development and training, including support to pursue professional qualifications (that align to their work)
• Unlimited access to their online learning platform
• Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work and electric vehicle scheme

Job Description

Summary

Alvarium Talent is partnering with a highly agile, independent consultancy and certified B Corp, recognized every year since 2020 by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultancies. Renowned for the trust they build with clients and partners, this consultancy works closely with the public sector to create better places for the people who live, work, and learn in them.

They work in partnership with the public sector to make places better for the people that live, work, and learn in them. Housing and regeneration are a major focus of this work, supporting clients to deliver new homes, improve placemaking, and support communities.

Integrity, inclusivity, social and environmental awareness are at the heart of what they do, and they collaborate with their clients to deliver sustainable change, meaningful impact, and better outcomes.

Our client works across Local & Central Government, Housing & Development, Education, Health & Social Care and Blue Light Services.

Their services in these sectors typically take the shape of:

• Placemaking & Regeneration
• Finance & Assets
• Procurement & Partnerships
• Strategy & Transformation
• People & Change
• Customer, Digital & Technology
• Business Cases

About You

If you are values-driven, ambitious, and passionate about public sector impact, you’ll thrive here.

Our client hire the person first, experience second, shaping the role around the individual. They recognise that every candidate’s experiences and background will be different and value a broad, diverse range of perspectives.

You may have:

• Three to five years (or more) of experience in property, regeneration, housing, or development services
• A professional background in property, urban planning, development, real estate, or regeneration, ideally with experience working for or alongside local government
• MRCIS or RTPI qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously, including monitoring timelines, budgets, and key risks
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in writing feasibility studies and business cases
• Competence in conducting and reviewing development appraisals
• Strong ability to engage effectively with clients, teams, and stakeholders, either in a leadership role or as part of a collaborative team
• Capacity to work independently, self-manage time and resources, and take initiative
• Experience supporting business development activities, including preparing proposals, creating case studies, and contributing to marketing materials
• A demonstrable commitment to enhancing public sector and local government services

The Role

We are looking for candidates interested in helping design and deliver services that support local government in:

• Developing places and securing future housing through strategic decision-making, option appraisals, feasibility studies, robust business cases, and accessing regional or government funding; as well as targeted projects such as high street revitalization
• Delivering effective planning, development management, development viability, programme management, and project management
• Establishing real or virtual funds to drive economic growth, recovery, and other strategic objectives
• Generating sustainable long-term income or one-off receipts through optimized use of assets
• Identifying opportunities and evaluating options to drive regeneration, housing development, and growth ambitions
• Securing delivery expertise through complex, high-value procurement exercises
• Developing strategic approaches to securing investment through the creation of trading companies, joint ventures, and partnerships

Candidates are not expected to have experience in all of these areas. In fact, the consultancy values focused expertise with strong evidence of success in some key areas over broad but shallow experience.

Additional Details

The office is located in London Bridge, with a hybrid working model that offers flexibility to work from home or the office, as well as travel to client sites when required.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. The consultancy is an inclusive employer and will provide adjustments to support applications where needed, including alternative formats or accessibility accommodations. They also participate in the Disability Confident Scheme.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexi bank holidays – the option to substitute religious holidays for a date that is meaningful to you
• The option to purchase up to 5 additional annual leave days (per year)
• Annual performance-based bonus (discretionary)
• Matched pension up to 6% of gross salary
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
• Work-life balance – they recognise that everyone has interests and commitments outside of their work, so flexible working arrangements are actively supported
• A friendly and supportive working environment with regular opportunities for collaboration, team socials and modern offices with excellent facilities
• Annual team summer away day and Christmas party
• Opportunities to get involved in their social value programme of volunteering and pro-bono support to causes that align with their mission
• Private healthcare package with the ability to add family members
• Continuous opportunities for career development and training, including support to pursue professional qualifications (that align to their work)
• Unlimited access to their online learning platform
• Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work and electric vehicle scheme

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 Communities Engineering teams, 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 services and locations:

• Communities - Gloucestershire (Bridge Engineering)
• Communities - Lincoln (Highways Engineering)
• Communities - Exeter (Highways and Bridge Engineering)
• Communities - Cardiff (Structures & Infrastructure)
• Communities - Norfolk (Highways and Infrastructure Engineering)

A little bit more about your role and the team…

Across the UK, our communities teams provide local authorities with advice on everything from transport to urban regeneration, and flood risk to securing funding. The Communities teams in which we are recruiting for Civil and Structural Engineers are based in Gloucestershire, Lincoln, Norfolk, Exeter and Cardiff. As we work in partnership with local councils, we are unable to offer flexibility on these locations.

We improve our clients' transport systems, increasing quality, safety, accessibility, and good connectivity to reduce social isolation. We help our clients to address the challenges of net zero and the demand for digital service delivery. We also help to address the intensification of cities and towns while satisfying the need to protect green space. The training you will receive within our Communities teams comprise of an excellent blend of public and private sector skills.

Projects

Our teams work on some notable assignments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:

• Lincolnshire County Council
• Gloucestershire County Council
• Norfolk County Council
• Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
• Merthyr Tydfil Council
• Bridgend Council

Our Communities (Engineering) Teams include:

Gloucestershire (Bridge Engineering)

As a Graduate Engineer working with the Communities Bridges team in Gloucestershire you will help manage an asset of over 1,500 structures across the county and will have the opportunity to be involved in the inspection, design and supervision of bridge maintenance and replacement projects. You will be supporting the team with the implementation of Gloucestershire County Council's asset management plan and bridge improvement programme.

Graduates in this team benefit significantly in their learning and development through their involvement from the very outset of projects, and at all stages through design to construction, working closely with colleagues, contractors and clients to ensure successful outcomes.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Inspection of existing structures.
• Production of options reports.
• Carrying out bridge assessments.
• Design of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Production of works packages and contract documents.
• Supervision of works.

Lincoln (Highways Engineering)

As a graduate you'll play an important role in supporting the Lincoln team in the delivery of efficient and effective highway schemes. Helping with the design of new, and the maintenance of existing, infrastructure projects from footways and cycleways to major junction improvements and bypass schemes. The development of these schemes will be from concept to completion, including supervision of construction. Your work will be varied and reactive to the team's priorities. You will fulfil a pivotal role in completing projects that deliver real benefit to people's lives.

Day-to-Day activities could include:

• Undertaking investigations, site inspections, data collection and analysis, scheme design and development, along with supervision of construction.
• Preparing technical design solutions in accordance with approved design procedures.
• Preparing technical documents and drawings for checking and approval.
• Agreeing delivery targets with senior staff and reporting regularly on progress towards milestones.
• Managing the delivery of your own projects with minimal supervision.

Cardiff – RCT ‘Rhondda Cynon Taf' (Structures and Civil Infrastructure Engineering)

This Local Government team deliver essential transport and infrastructure upgrades across the region, supporting economic growth, resilience, and sustainability. We are looking for individuals to join our structures and civil infrastructure engineering teams.

As a Graduate focusing on structural engineering within this team, you will be undertaking inspections of infrastructure so that you get a hands-on appreciation of structures, what makes them “tick” and the sorts of defects to be aware of.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Inspections of essential infrastructure
• Preliminary design calculations
• Writing up of Optioneering and Feasibility studies
• Gaining hands-on experience of developing solutions to problems

As a Graduate focusing on civil infrastructure engineering within this team you will be involved in our potential pipeline of drainage tips and major schemes, supported by senior designers. You will learn the Learning the fundamentals of hydraulic design, sustainable drainage solutions and water management.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Learning and utilising drainage modelling software to prepare existing and proposed drainage networks, preparation of design drawings via the use of AutoCAD
• Attending site visit with designers to get an appreciation of the realism of site and constraints
• Attending design team and client's meetings to gain an understanding of the design process

Exeter (Highways and Structures Engineering)

As a graduate within this team, you would be joining the Local Government Highways and Bridges team based in Exeter. We provide highways design and consultancy services for local authority clients within the Southwest.

Working as a graduate in our Highways team in Exeter you will be supporting our Local Authority clients to deliver improvements for local communities, prioritising Active and Healthy Travel modes and caring about the provision of mobility across the transport network.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Preparing, drawings, schedules, reports and other documents in accordance with local procedures and national guidance. Developing work packages and designs with scope to expand with experience.
• Coordinate and communicate with multi-disciplinary supporting teams from across the UK and the globe in delivery of projects as well as Clients and stakeholders.

As a graduate within our Highways and Bridge Structures in Exeter you will be supporting our Local Authority to maintain and enhance their structures. Our clients have a varied bridge stock from multi-span post tensioned concrete bridges to small masonry arches, and everything in between.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Be involved in the design of new and replacement bridges and retaining walls, as well as inspecting, assessing, repairing and strengthening existing structures.
• Taking projects through their entire life cycle, from inception to construction.
• Preparing drawings, schedules, reports and other documents in accordance with local procedures and national guidance. Developing work packages and designs with scope to expand with experience.

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.

Norfolk (Highways and Structures Engineering)

WSP provide our clients, Norfolk County Council, with professional services across highways and infrastructure. Our integrated design teams, made up of WSP and council staff, plan and prepare works including highway improvements, structural maintenance, and routine upkeep. We also manage the bridges and structures team, overseeing inspections and maintenance programmes.

Graduates in our team play a hands-on role from day one, contributing to design development, site assessments, and technical reporting within both the highways and structures teams. We also support the council with strategic transport planning, environmental services, and commercial programme management—ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and sustainably.

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Assisting in the planning and drafting of highway improvements and structural maintenance schemes
• Participating in on-site inspections and evaluations to inform design and maintenance decision
• Preparing documentation that supports engineering decisions, compliance and project tracking

Graduate Development Programme

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.

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 committed to your career progression, encouraging 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 and IStructE, 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 the Graduate Brochure or Graduate website link below:

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

You'll have 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. To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please visit our Graduate brochure or website Graduate brochure or Graduate website

• 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 consulting and Engineering.
• You'll have a desire for the built environment.
• 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 positions, 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.

About Us

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.

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We are on the lookout for Senior Project Managers with a strong background in the engineering and construction sector, specializing in NEC contracts, to join our Central and Local Government Real Estate team at Turner & Townsend. Your role will be pivotal in leading and managing complex projects that deliver public sector value, with a particular emphasis on the application of NEC contracts using industry best practices and standards. You will collaborate with market-leading clients and take charge of immediate commissions and large-scale projects. This is an opportune moment to become part of our dynamic business unit and advance your career.

Responsibilities :

• Expert management of NEC contracts, conducting background research, data collection, and benchmarking.
• Guiding residential-led or mixed-use projects, focusing on the enabling stage under NEC contractual frameworks (including highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, managing S106 or S278 obligations).
• Developing and implementing effective NEC contract processes and systems throughout the project.
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and performance indicators specific to NEC contracts.
• Tracking and documenting changes in line with NEC contract requirements.
• Preparing written project communication materials and formal reports with a focus on NEC contract administration.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and designers within the NEC contract structure.
• Attending meetings and drafting minutes, with a focus on NEC contract discussions and decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with a focus on NEC contracts.
• Cognate qualification in construction, real estate, planning, or engineering.
• Strong expertise in NEC contract administration.
• Ability to travel within London, Home Counties, and the South East.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, presentation, written).
• Self-motivation and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders within the framework of NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of CDM/site health and safety as it pertains to NEC contracts.
• Desirable qualifications include an engineering background (preferably civil, structural, mechanical/electrical) and a broad understanding of the development lifecycle under NEC contracts.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

**What if you could shape a career as unique as you?**
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
**A little more about your role.**
The local government market in the Midlands is one of the largest in the UK and is growing. To both maintain and enhance our position, we have a new opportunity for an individual with excellent client relationship management and business development skills; and with a proven track record leading major pursuits and growing and leading accounts.
The core function of your role will involve assuming Key Account Lead responsibilities for our Local Authority clients in the Midlands Region and working with our Executive Sponsor to develop and enhance both our client relationships and our understanding of, and positioning for, the regional pipeline. Once established in post the opportunity to broaden the geographical remit of the role and opportunities to support a wider portfolio of accounts will be explored.
Whilst this is initially a regionally focused role, you will be part of a wider growth and sales community across the UK. This community will help you drive organic growth in region and promote WSP's transport planning and wider UK local government services into our key Local Authority clients in the region whilst also supporting growth locally in other UK sectors such as Energy, Water, Advisory etc.
Using your strong client network across the Midlands and your knowledge of the UK market, you will play a key role in delivering our 3-year Business Strategy in the region. The role will require a willingness to travel and work alongside our local teams whilst leading major pursuits.
The role is to be based in WSP's Birmingham office, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of home and in-office working.
**What you will do.**
This is a varied role, with great opportunities for further career development within WSP. Your core responsibilities will include:
+ **Client development and Key Account Plans:** own the strategy to build relationships; grow the account across the full range of WSP's technical, advisory, and digital capabilities; and achieve double digit organic growth.
+ **Capture planning:** understand the opportunity pipeline; ensure that capture plans are developed for each opportunity, which include building WSP's reputation with client decision makers; generate client advocacy of WSP within the client organization in advance of procurement.
+ **Securing opportunities:** lead selected pursuits, applying WSP's work winning processes and best practice. Engage during the Go/No-Go stage, following the Global Delegation of Authority and Intercompany Agreement policies.
+ **Project mobilisation and Delivery:** ensure a seamless handover from bidding to delivery phases in order to create a positive client experience from the very start. Serve as the client's "voice" in WSP, working collaboratively with delivery teams to seek and respond to feedback.
+ **Project Director** : for strategic and complex projects.
+ **One WSP:** think like an enterprise leader; apply a collaborative and 'can do' mindset; create a sense of common cause that motivates others and breaks down barriers.
**We would love to hear from you if you have .**
+ A detailed understanding of the Local Government market in the Midlands region with established client relationships.
+ Demonstrable track record of the development and implementation of Key Account Plans.
+ An ability to demonstrate the importance of transport services (Transport Planning, Modelling, Placemaking) to project delivery
+ A sustained track record of winning major pursuits in a range of sectors (annual values circa £2m to £10m).
+ Passion for growth and a reputation as a leader in your field.
+ An understanding of Market / Trends / Delivery Models and Procurement Process
+ Advanced sales skills across the full work winning cycle, including:
+ Experience and understanding of the key outputs of Capture Planning and tactics.
+ Client value proposition development.
+ Solutioning: Ability to define, create solutions to client needs and then test them with clients.
+ Technical & persuasive writing.
+ The ability to be a natural collaborator and team player, particularly focused on building strong relationships across the UK business.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-AT1
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._

**What if you could shape a career as unique as you?**
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
**A little more about your role.**
The local government market in the Midlands is one of the largest in the UK and is growing. To both maintain and enhance our position, we have a new opportunity for an individual with excellent client relationship management and business development skills; and with a proven track record leading major pursuits and growing and leading accounts.
The core function of your role will involve assuming Key Account Lead responsibilities for our Local Authority clients in the Midlands Region and working with our Executive Sponsor to develop and enhance both our client relationships and our understanding of, and positioning for, the regional pipeline. Once established in post the opportunity to broaden the geographical remit of the role and opportunities to support a wider portfolio of accounts will be explored.
Whilst this is initially a regionally focused role, you will be part of a wider growth and sales community across the UK. This community will help you drive organic growth in region and promote WSP's transport planning and wider UK local government services into our key Local Authority clients in the region whilst also supporting growth locally in other UK sectors such as Energy, Water, Advisory etc.
Using your strong client network across the Midlands and your knowledge of the UK market, you will play a key role in delivering our 3-year Business Strategy in the region. The role will require a willingness to travel and work alongside our local teams whilst leading major pursuits.
The role is to be based in WSP's Birmingham office, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of home and in-office working.
**What you will do.**
This is a varied role, with great opportunities for further career development within WSP. Your core responsibilities will include:
+ **Client development and Key Account Plans:** own the strategy to build relationships; grow the account across the full range of WSP's technical, advisory, and digital capabilities; and achieve double digit organic growth.
+ **Capture planning:** understand the opportunity pipeline; ensure that capture plans are developed for each opportunity, which include building WSP's reputation with client decision makers; generate client advocacy of WSP within the client organization in advance of procurement.
+ **Securing opportunities:** lead selected pursuits, applying WSP's work winning processes and best practice. Engage during the Go/No-Go stage, following the Global Delegation of Authority and Intercompany Agreement policies.
+ **Project mobilisation and Delivery:** ensure a seamless handover from bidding to delivery phases in order to create a positive client experience from the very start. Serve as the client's "voice" in WSP, working collaboratively with delivery teams to seek and respond to feedback.
+ **Project Director** : for strategic and complex projects.
+ **One WSP:** think like an enterprise leader; apply a collaborative and 'can do' mindset; create a sense of common cause that motivates others and breaks down barriers.
**We would love to hear from you if you have .**
+ A detailed understanding of the Local Government market in the Midlands region with established client relationships.
+ Demonstrable track record of the development and implementation of Key Account Plans.
+ An ability to demonstrate the importance of transport services (Transport Planning, Modelling, Placemaking) to project delivery
+ A sustained track record of winning major pursuits in a range of sectors (annual values circa £2m to £10m).
+ Passion for growth and a reputation as a leader in your field.
+ An understanding of Market / Trends / Delivery Models and Procurement Process
+ Advanced sales skills across the full work winning cycle, including:
+ Experience and understanding of the key outputs of Capture Planning and tactics.
+ Client value proposition development.
+ Solutioning: Ability to define, create solutions to client needs and then test them with clients.
+ Technical & persuasive writing.
+ The ability to be a natural collaborator and team player, particularly focused on building strong relationships across the UK business.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-AT1
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._

**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 Communities Engineering teams, 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 services and locations:**
+ **Communities** -Gloucestershire (Bridge Engineering)
+ **Communities** - Lincoln (Highways Engineering)
+ **Communities** - Exeter (Highways and Bridge Engineering)
+ **Communities** - Cardiff (Structures & Infrastructure)
+ **Communities** - Norfolk (Highways and Infrastructure Engineering)
**A little bit more about your role and the team.**
Across the UK, our communities teams provide local authorities with advice on everything from transport to urban regeneration, and flood risk to securing funding. The Communities teams in which we are recruiting for Civil and Structural Engineers are based in Gloucestershire, Lincoln, Norfolk, Exeter and Cardiff. As we work in partnership with local councils, we are unable to offer flexibility on these locations.
We improve our clients' transport systems, increasing quality, safety, accessibility, and good connectivity to reduce social isolation. We help our clients to address the challenges of net zero and the demand for digital service delivery. We also help to address the intensification of cities and towns while satisfying the need to protect green space. The training you will receive within our Communities teams comprise of an excellent blend of public and private sector skills.
**Projects**
Our teams work on some notable assignments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:
+ Lincolnshire County Council
+ Gloucestershire County Council
+ Norfolk County Council
+ Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
+ Merthyr Tydfil Council
+ Bridgend Council
**Our Communities (Engineering) Teams include:**
**Gloucestershire (Bridge Engineering)**
As a Graduate Engineer working with the Communities Bridges team in Gloucestershire you will help manage an asset of over 1,500 structures across the county and will have the opportunity to be involved in the inspection, design and supervision of bridge maintenance and replacement projects. You will be supporting the team with the implementation of Gloucestershire County Council's asset management plan and bridge improvement programme.
Graduates in this team benefit significantly in their learning and development through their involvement from the very outset of projects, and at all stages through design to construction, working closely with colleagues, contractors and clients to ensure successful outcomes.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Inspection of existing structures.
+ Production of options reports.
+ Carrying out bridge assessments.
+ Design of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes.
+ Production of works packages and contract documents.
+ Supervision of works.
**Lincoln (Highways Engineering)**
As a graduate you'll play an important role in supporting the Lincoln team in the delivery of efficient and effective highway schemes. Helping with the design of new, and the maintenance of existing, infrastructure projects from footways and cycleways to major junction improvements and bypass schemes. The development of these schemes will be from concept to completion, including supervision of construction. Your work will be varied and reactive to the team's priorities. You will fulfil a pivotal role in completing projects that deliver real benefit to people's lives.
Day-to-Day activities could include:
+ Undertaking investigations, site inspections, data collection and analysis, scheme design and development, along with supervision of construction.
+ Preparing technical design solutions in accordance with approved design procedures.
+ Preparing technical documents and drawings for checking and approval.
+ Agreeing delivery targets with senior staff and reporting regularly on progress towards milestones.
+ Managing the delivery of your own projects with minimal supervision.
**Cardiff - RCT 'Rhondda Cynon Taf' (Structures and Civil Infrastructure Engineering)**
This Local Government team deliver essential transport and infrastructure upgrades across the region, supporting economic growth, resilience, and sustainability. We are looking for individuals to join our structures and civil infrastructure engineering teams.
As a Graduate focusing on structural engineering within this team, you will be undertaking inspections of infrastructure so that you get a hands-on appreciation of structures, what makes them "tick" and the sorts of defects to be aware of.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Inspections of essential infrastructure
+ Preliminary design calculations
+ Writing up of Optioneering and Feasibility studies
+ Gaining hands-on experience of developing solutions to problems
As a Graduate focusing on civil infrastructure engineering within this team you will be involved in our potential pipeline of drainage tips and major schemes, supported by senior designers. You will learn the Learning the fundamentals of hydraulic design, sustainable drainage solutions and water management.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Learning and utilising drainage modelling software to prepare existing and proposed drainage networks, preparation of design drawings via the use of AutoCAD
+ Attending site visit with designers to get an appreciation of the realism of site and constraints
+ Attending design team and client's meetings to gain an understanding of the design process
**Exeter (Highways and Structures Engineering)**
As a graduate within this team, you would be joining the Local Government Highways and Bridges team based in Exeter. We provide highways design and consultancy services for local authority clients within the Southwest.
Working as a graduate in our Highways team in Exeter you will be supporting our Local Authority clients to deliver improvements for local communities, prioritising Active and Healthy Travel modes and caring about the provision of mobility across the transport network.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Preparing, drawings, schedules, reports and other documents in accordance with local procedures and national guidance. Developing work packages and designs with scope to expand with experience.
+ Coordinate and communicate with multi-disciplinary supporting teams from across the UK and the globe in delivery of projects as well as Clients and stakeholders.
As a graduate within our Highways and Bridge Structures in Exeter you will be supporting our Local Authority to maintain and enhance their structures. Our clients have a varied bridge stock from multi-span post tensioned concrete bridges to small masonry arches, and everything in between.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Be involved in the design of new and replacement bridges and retaining walls, as well as inspecting, assessing, repairing and strengthening existing structures.
+ Taking projects through their entire life cycle, from inception to construction.
+ Preparing drawings, schedules, reports and other documents in accordance with local procedures and national guidance. Developing work packages and designs with scope to expand with experience.
You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
**Norfolk (Highways and Structures Engineering)**
WSP provide our clients, Norfolk County Council, with professional services across highways and infrastructure. Our integrated design teams, made up of WSP and council staff, plan and prepare works including highway improvements, structural maintenance, and routine upkeep. We also manage the bridges and structures team, overseeing inspections and maintenance programmes.
Graduates in our team play a hands-on role from day one, contributing to design development, site assessments, and technical reporting within both the highways and structures teams. We also support the council with strategic transport planning, environmental services, and commercial programme management-ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and sustainably.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Assisting in the planning and drafting of highway improvements and structural maintenance schemes
+ Participating in on-site inspections and evaluations to inform design and maintenance decision
+ Preparing documentation that supports engineering decisions, compliance and project tracking
**Graduate Development Programme**
You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
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 ( teams are committed to your career progression, encouraging 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 and IStructE, 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 the Graduate Brochure or Graduate website link below:_
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate**
You'll have 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. **_To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please visit our Graduate brochure or website_** Graduate brochure ( or Graduate website ( 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 consulting and Engineering.
+ You'll have a desire for the built environment.
+ 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 positions, 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 ( 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._

**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 Communities Engineering teams, 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 services and locations:**
+ **Communities** -Gloucestershire (Bridge Engineering)
+ **Communities** - Lincoln (Highways Engineering)
+ **Communities** - Exeter (Highways and Bridge Engineering)
+ **Communities** - Cardiff (Structures & Infrastructure)
+ **Communities** - Norfolk (Highways and Infrastructure Engineering)
**A little bit more about your role and the team.**
Across the UK, our communities teams provide local authorities with advice on everything from transport to urban regeneration, and flood risk to securing funding. The Communities teams in which we are recruiting for Civil and Structural Engineers are based in Gloucestershire, Lincoln, Norfolk, Exeter and Cardiff. As we work in partnership with local councils, we are unable to offer flexibility on these locations.
We improve our clients' transport systems, increasing quality, safety, accessibility, and good connectivity to reduce social isolation. We help our clients to address the challenges of net zero and the demand for digital service delivery. We also help to address the intensification of cities and towns while satisfying the need to protect green space. The training you will receive within our Communities teams comprise of an excellent blend of public and private sector skills.
**Projects**
Our teams work on some notable assignments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:
+ Lincolnshire County Council
+ Gloucestershire County Council
+ Norfolk County Council
+ Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
+ Merthyr Tydfil Council
+ Bridgend Council
**Our Communities (Engineering) Teams include:**
**Gloucestershire (Bridge Engineering)**
As a Graduate Engineer working with the Communities Bridges team in Gloucestershire you will help manage an asset of over 1,500 structures across the county and will have the opportunity to be involved in the inspection, design and supervision of bridge maintenance and replacement projects. You will be supporting the team with the implementation of Gloucestershire County Council's asset management plan and bridge improvement programme.
Graduates in this team benefit significantly in their learning and development through their involvement from the very outset of projects, and at all stages through design to construction, working closely with colleagues, contractors and clients to ensure successful outcomes.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Inspection of existing structures.
+ Production of options reports.
+ Carrying out bridge assessments.
+ Design of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes.
+ Production of works packages and contract documents.
+ Supervision of works.
**Lincoln (Highways Engineering)**
As a graduate you'll play an important role in supporting the Lincoln team in the delivery of efficient and effective highway schemes. Helping with the design of new, and the maintenance of existing, infrastructure projects from footways and cycleways to major junction improvements and bypass schemes. The development of these schemes will be from concept to completion, including supervision of construction. Your work will be varied and reactive to the team's priorities. You will fulfil a pivotal role in completing projects that deliver real benefit to people's lives.
Day-to-Day activities could include:
+ Undertaking investigations, site inspections, data collection and analysis, scheme design and development, along with supervision of construction.
+ Preparing technical design solutions in accordance with approved design procedures.
+ Preparing technical documents and drawings for checking and approval.
+ Agreeing delivery targets with senior staff and reporting regularly on progress towards milestones.
+ Managing the delivery of your own projects with minimal supervision.
**Cardiff - RCT 'Rhondda Cynon Taf' (Structures and Civil Infrastructure Engineering)**
This Local Government team deliver essential transport and infrastructure upgrades across the region, supporting economic growth, resilience, and sustainability. We are looking for individuals to join our structures and civil infrastructure engineering teams.
As a Graduate focusing on structural engineering within this team, you will be undertaking inspections of infrastructure so that you get a hands-on appreciation of structures, what makes them "tick" and the sorts of defects to be aware of.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Inspections of essential infrastructure
+ Preliminary design calculations
+ Writing up of Optioneering and Feasibility studies
+ Gaining hands-on experience of developing solutions to problems
As a Graduate focusing on civil infrastructure engineering within this team you will be involved in our potential pipeline of drainage tips and major schemes, supported by senior designers. You will learn the Learning the fundamentals of hydraulic design, sustainable drainage solutions and water management.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Learning and utilising drainage modelling software to prepare existing and proposed drainage networks, preparation of design drawings via the use of AutoCAD
+ Attending site visit with designers to get an appreciation of the realism of site and constraints
+ Attending design team and client's meetings to gain an understanding of the design process
**Exeter (Highways and Structures Engineering)**
As a graduate within this team, you would be joining the Local Government Highways and Bridges team based in Exeter. We provide highways design and consultancy services for local authority clients within the Southwest.
Working as a graduate in our Highways team in Exeter you will be supporting our Local Authority clients to deliver improvements for local communities, prioritising Active and Healthy Travel modes and caring about the provision of mobility across the transport network.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Preparing, drawings, schedules, reports and other documents in accordance with local procedures and national guidance. Developing work packages and designs with scope to expand with experience.
+ Coordinate and communicate with multi-disciplinary supporting teams from across the UK and the globe in delivery of projects as well as Clients and stakeholders.
As a graduate within our Highways and Bridge Structures in Exeter you will be supporting our Local Authority to maintain and enhance their structures. Our clients have a varied bridge stock from multi-span post tensioned concrete bridges to small masonry arches, and everything in between.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Be involved in the design of new and replacement bridges and retaining walls, as well as inspecting, assessing, repairing and strengthening existing structures.
+ Taking projects through their entire life cycle, from inception to construction.
+ Preparing drawings, schedules, reports and other documents in accordance with local procedures and national guidance. Developing work packages and designs with scope to expand with experience.
You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
**Norfolk (Highways and Structures Engineering)**
WSP provide our clients, Norfolk County Council, with professional services across highways and infrastructure. Our integrated design teams, made up of WSP and council staff, plan and prepare works including highway improvements, structural maintenance, and routine upkeep. We also manage the bridges and structures team, overseeing inspections and maintenance programmes.
Graduates in our team play a hands-on role from day one, contributing to design development, site assessments, and technical reporting within both the highways and structures teams. We also support the council with strategic transport planning, environmental services, and commercial programme management-ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and sustainably.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Assisting in the planning and drafting of highway improvements and structural maintenance schemes
+ Participating in on-site inspections and evaluations to inform design and maintenance decision
+ Preparing documentation that supports engineering decisions, compliance and project tracking
**Graduate Development Programme**
You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
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 ( teams are committed to your career progression, encouraging 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 and IStructE, 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 the Graduate Brochure or Graduate website link below:_
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate**
You'll have 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. **_To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please visit our Graduate brochure or website_** Graduate brochure ( or Graduate website ( 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 consulting and Engineering.
+ You'll have a desire for the built environment.
+ 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 positions, 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 ( 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._