2022 Graduate jobs

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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.

Join WSP Real Estate Services

We are looking for ambitious graduates to join WSP Real Estate Services (formerly GL Hearn) and start on your pathway to become a chartered surveyor.

If you have a flexible approach to learning, come and work with us in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where you can apply your skills to a wide-range of clients and dive into large-scale and complex projects.

Opportunities are available in:

• WSP Real Estate Services: London based
• WSP Real Estate Services: Birmingham

A little bit more about your role and the team …

WSP Real Estate Services (formerly GL Hearn Limited) has a long 100+ year history of providing surveying services and real estate advisory solutions for public and private clients. Acquired by WSP UK in 2022, the business is fully RICS regulated. This means that we continue to provide regulated surveying services whilst benefiting from being part of the wider global WSP business.

We provide real estate advisory solutions across rating and valuation, development and viability consultancy, building consultancy, landlord and tenant advice, service charge and insurance and occupier solutions for public and private sector clients.

We work with graduates, supporting them to become chartered surveyors via the APC valuation or commercial pathway. Through a two-year structured programme, comprising two 12-month rotations within our rating and valuation teams, graduates gain practical experience and exposure to:

• Red Book valuations
• Business rates appeals
• Landlord and tenant negotiations
• Development and viability consultancy
• Affordable housing and regeneration consultancy

Typical tasks will include valuing residential, commercial and mixed-use assets, advising on business rates liabilities and appeals, and assessing the viability of major housing-led developments and regeneration schemes.

You will receive direct support from APC supervisors and counsellors, undertake site inspections, attend client meetings and develop the technical skills required to progress towards becoming a chartered surveyor.

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What we look for: Submitting your application

What we’re looking for:

• You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in real estate or a related subject. For a full list of relevant degrees see the RICS website : https://www.ricscourses.org/ Please note, however, we are not seeking building or quantity surveying graduates for this role. Please apply to the relevant graduate scheme for these disciplines if you possess these background degrees. You can also checked degree backgrounds considered for our graduate roles via this link Advisory and Finance graduate opportunities | WSP
• You will be looking to start work in September 2027.
• You will have a passion for consulting;
• You will have a passion for the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy and an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems;
• You will have strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• You will want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have;
• In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our roles, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.

Our Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year 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.

In addition, you will be enrolled into the newly formed WSP Surveying Excellence Hub, which provides support around the APC process, focussed continued professional development, pastoral support and training.

Graduates in our Advisory teams follow a clear and supportive progression pathway. Your two year structured training programme will give you the skills and experience to understand the core requirements of being a chartered surveyor and successfully sit your APC exam.

Application process

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

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

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.