WSP is an international leader in intelligent transport systems (ITS). As the urban population expands, people live longer, and the pressures on our transport networks increase, developments in technology present us with exciting opportunities for transformation, which is where our Intelligent Infrastructure team come in. Our Intelligent Infrastructure team improves the operational and safety performance of transportation networks, including aspects of new mobility including human-centered design, connectivity, cyber security, and zero emission vehicles (ZEVs).
Working in our Intelligent Infrastructure team, you will be helping deliver projects such as:
Human Centered Design:
Our Human Centered Design experts ensure our infrastructure solutions prioritise user safety and efficiency. By putting users and their needs at the centre of our design work and through providing supporting research and analysis, we shape robust systems in the highways and beyond.
We provide expertise throughout policy and project lifecycles, including:
As a Graduate within this team you will support public sector clients in highways and rail with digital projects (operational technology; cyber security); infrastructure design standards; and research to inform public strategy and policy at a local and national level.
Day-to-day activities could include:
Policy Monitoring & Evaluation
Our Policy Monitoring & Evaluation team supports a diverse range of transport clients, addressing evolving priorities such as net zero carbon, climate change resilience, zero harm, digitisation, shifting road user expectations, and efficiency. As the transport system adapts to these priorities, robust monitoring and evaluation plans are essential to provide evidence on “what works” and insight into “why,” ensuring effective and efficient transport operations in the UK.
Graduates in our team collaborate with senior experts and specialists across WSP, combining monitoring and evaluation expertise with technical knowledge in areas like energy, roads, rail, and active travel. This enables us to deliver tailored solutions for clients through varied central and local government projects, building a diverse portfolio of experience.
Day-to-day activities could include:
Tunnel Systems & Operations
Within Intelligent Infrastructure, our Tunnel Systems engineering team delivers end-to-end tunnel asset capability, transforming the integration of tunnel systems design and delivery, led by safety and operations. Tunnels are complex environments where a range of systems interface to provide a safe operating environment for users, including telecommunications, firefighting systems, lighting, control systems, signalling, electronic signage, ventilation and public address alarm systems.
As a Graduate in our team you will support our diverse range of technical experts to deliver prestigious new build and refurbishment tunnel systems projects across many industry sectors including road, rail and utilities. You will be influential in the delivery of engineering, infrastructure and construction projects to an ever-increasing client base in the UK and overseas.
Day-to-day activities could include:
Systems & Infrastructure:
Our Systems & Infrastructure team partners with clients, such as National Highways and County Councils, to deliver essential road network technology and infrastructure. Our experts shape future traffic control strategies and oversee the testing of new technologies from the roadside to the control centre.
This team offer roles that match experiences across all their capabilities from Digital Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Data Architecture to Connectivity.
Day-to-day activities could include:
Lighting & Energy Solutions:
Our Lighting & Energy Solutions team work on a wide range of projects from both Public and Private sectors across all our Lighting and Electrical capabilities which include Local Government, Strategic Road Networks, Electrical and Electric Vehicles, Creative Lighting and Environmental. We undertake all forms of design and consultancy services across these capabilities and as a Graduate within this team you will be given opportunities to work on projects within these different capabilities.
Usually, new Graduates are sponsored to complete the Institution of Lighting Professionals Exterior Lighting Diploma within their first four years of joining the business and will be given training opportunities to support their professional development.
Day-to-day activities could include:
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.
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 Webpage
