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.
Locations
Naas, Co Kildare
A little bit more about your role and the team
Working as a Graduate in our Geotechnics & Tunnelling team will mean working on innovative projects, exploring and learning about the numerous facets of the requirements for Geotechnics & Engineering Geology, working on projects across a broad range of clients, sectors and scales.
Projects
Our Geotechnics team have played an important role in driving forward a range of significant initiatives, and you will be helping deliver projects across Ireland and the UK.
Day-to-day activities
Taking responsibility for producing accurate ground models using an array of digital tools.
Learning about the various foundation and ground improvement techniques that are required for our clients to manage ground risk and realise safe and sustainable construction of their projects.
Manipulating and plotting data for site characterisation and witnessing ground investigation in the field, as well as design support.
Assisting in the design of foundations, retaining walls, slopes, and other geotechnical structures.
Report writing: Preparing geotechnical reports, risk assessments, drawings and design documentation.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programme includes 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.
What We Are Looking For
You’ve 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.
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 an interest in Geology, Engineering Geology and how these disciplines play into Civil engineering projects.
You’ll have pride in the work produced and a desire to learn new skills, applying them to the next set of challenges.
You’ll have a collaborative approach to your work and a willingness to ask questions, drawing on our collective knowledge.
You’ll have a willingness to travel occasionally, undertaking site work explaining your knowledge of the geology and ground conditions in the UK.
You’ll have a good understanding of soil and rock mechanics.
You’ll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.
Application & Selection Process
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.
Join Our Community
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.
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.
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.
EEO Statement
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.
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