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2027 Graduate Programme - Earth & Environment - Ground & Water

WSP Birmingham, West Midlands Hybrid entry full-time

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Description

We are looking for graduates to join our Ground & Water team in 2027, working on projects that solve real environmental challenges.

As a graduate in our Ground & Water team, you will support our Contaminated Land specialists in investigating, understanding, and improving land and water environments.

You will gain hands-on experience across brownfield regeneration, major infrastructure, energy, utilities, water, and industrial projects, helping clients make informed decisions and bring sites back into safe, sustainable use.

You will work alongside environmental scientists, engineers, hydrogeologists, planners, and other technical specialists, learning how different disciplines come together to solve complex environmental challenges.

Depending on the project, this could include supporting site investigations, interpreting data, contributing to reports, joining project discussions, and helping to develop practical solutions for clients.

What we're looking for

  • You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor's or master's degree.
  • You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
  • You will have an interest in geology, hydrogeology, contaminated land, groundwater, and how these areas support sustainable development and environmental protection.
  • You will be curious, flexible, and motivated to understand how land and water environments influence the projects and communities around us.
  • You will be comfortable working with others, sharing ideas, and learning from different specialists across project teams.
  • You will want to create value for our clients and take ownership for your work and development.
  • You will be keen to learn, ask questions, and broaden your technical skills through site work, project delivery, and support from experienced colleagues.
  • Willingness and ability to travel in the UK, to remote environments (some of which are inaccessible by public transport), including overnight stays.

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.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on landmark projects
  • Collaborative and diverse work environment
  • Professional development and mentorship
  • Global scale and networking opportunities

Skills

Required

  • geology
  • hydrogeology
  • contaminated land
  • groundwater

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/96264

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