My future

“You are starting an exciting chapter in your career and we are excited that you are part of the WSP team where you will be learning and growing whilst working on some of the region’s most iconic projects.

Our business is built upon five cornerstones: we value our people and our reputation, we are locally dedicated with international scale, we foster collaboration in everything we do, we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable, and we are future-focused and challenge the status quo.

We take developing our future leaders across the GCC seriously and we will ensure you have the tools and the development opportunities to help you reach your potential. Increasing the number of GCC national employees is a vital part of our long term regional strategy. Your part is to work hard, be curious, have fun and seek out opportunities to ensure you are the best you can be every single day.

I look forward to getting to know you.”

Greg Kane Managing Director Middle East

Message fromour managing director

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36,500 employees

40 countries

500 offices

We are international

As one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.

We are local

1,500 employees

5 countries

8 offices

MUSCATOMAN

SHARJAHUAE

SALMIYAKUWAIT

ABU DHABIUAEJEDDAH

SAUDI ARABIA

DOHA QATAR

DUBAIUAE

In the Middle East, we are working on some of the world's most iconic and complex projects. We take pride in helping our clients to realise their ambitions by offering our unique, local knowledge whilst leveraging our worldwide expertise. Our people, their expertise and the accountability we hold, for the future of our communities, make us unique. We are a Great Place to Work© and take pride in attracting, developing and engaging the best professionals in our fields of expertise. We are problem-solvers who evolve, improve, modernise and excel. We know our solutions will shape the communities of tomorrow and help societies thrive sustainably. We embrace change and have an uncompromising determination to achieve excellence. 

We are WSP

We develop creative, comprehensive and

sustainable engineering solutions for a future

where society can thrive. Equipped with an intimate

understanding of local intricacies, world-class

talent and proactive leadership, we plan, design,

manage and engineer long lasting and impactful

solutions to uniquely complex problems.

OUR PURPOSE We exist to

FUTURE PROOF our cities and

environments.

Dubai Mall Expansion Seventh Heaven Al Barari Al Arouba Road

Al Qasba Phase 2 Palm Jumeirah

Dubai Metro Purple LineBvlgari Hotel & Residences

New York University

Our projects

Qatar Integrated Railway Program EIA Qatar Rail Strategic Program Management Qatar Education City People Mover System

Sabiya Power StationBarka Development

Makkah Public Transport ProgramJeddah Corniche Tower

Kuwait First Ring Road

Our projects

Top 15 in 2014/15 and

2015/16

Benefits of working at WSP

R You will have flexible working hoursR You will have flexible working locations and great offices across the regionR We’re a Great Place to WorkR We have a friendly working environment and have numerous employee and family events throughout the yearR We provide continuous training and professional development R You will gain exposure on nationally and regionally important projectsR You will have the opportunity to work in different geographies globally

Graduates Development themes

You will have the opportunity to attend a series of interactive workshops and get involved in challenging activities that helps you to explore and learn all about our diverse multi disciplinary business.

Our programme runs for 3 years providing diverse learning and networking opportunities to help create a rewarding and challenging career.

You will be connected with a buddy when you join the programme and there will be opportunities throughout to develop your contacts across our diverse business and even our industry as we partner with construction companies in our learning activities. We also love that our graduates and interns make life long friends and socials are organised to celebrate successes!

Throughout the programme members of our leadership team will attend your learning activities. In an informal environment they will share their inspiring career stories, answer your questions and share knowledge. In addition we will work with you to find a suitable mentor that will help expand your knowledge and enhance your skills, as well as stretch and challenge your thinking.

To complement your technical and professional development the programme includes learning events to help build your behavioural skills. For example, presenting with confidence, your personal brand and team building.

We will provide support and guidance in connecting and registering with your relevant professional institution and developing your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) log. We actively encourage placements across disciplines and on site to strengthen your breadth of knowledge and your ongoing professional development.

Your technical development will be a key aspect of your every day on-the-job learning, working on live projects with real responsibility. Your line manager and project teams will provide you with support and guidance throughout.

Getting to know my business

Building my networkGetting to know the leaders

My personal effectiveness

My professional developmentMy technical development

Early career leadership

Our Early Career Leadership Programme is a 6 months long training programme aimed at the development of our future leaders who are early in their careers. A series of interactive and engaging learning sessions on various people skills and business awareness topics are facilitated by the leaders of the business.

The main aim of the programme is to:

Develop internal leaders within our business

Drive agile learning

Expand awareness and capability to lead cross-functional / multi-disciplinary projects

Increase networking capabilities

“WSP has a great work environment where I am able to enrich the theoretical and technical skills I learned at University. As part of the graduate development programme we have regular training sessions and this enables us as engineers to gain some great experience within a short period of time. Also it allows us to get to know my fellow graduates and team members and work as one family. I feel proud to work at WSP”.

Dawood Al AbriGraduate Electrical Engineer

Taskforce is a group of early career professionals brought together to improve business performance through knowledge sharing and to work on topics strategic to the success of WSP. Taskforce adds value to the business through approaching issues with a fresh perspective, recommending improvements to business processes and procedures and getting involved in implementing new initiatives. It also aims to provide personal development for its members by providing opportunities to develop skills outside of those experienced in their day to day work.

TaskForce

Experienced professionals

We look for exceptional people from a variety of fields, including Engineering, Design and Project Management across our Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Power & Water and Environment & Sustainability business units. We also seek experienced professionals for our Leadership, Legal, Finance, IT, HR and Premises & Administration teams.

Whatever your background, we have the size, scale, training, and culture to help you deepen your skills and broaden your strengths and impact.

“I am very happy to be a part of the WSP family. I like the professional environment and am thankful for the attention and respect WSP pay its employees”.

Majed ShafeiSHE Engineer

How to apply and interview hints & tips

• To apply, visit our Careers page• Register online and complete our application form• Browse the programmes and vacancies listed• Apply to the programme that best matches your qualifications, experience

and preference. If you receive a favourable response, this means that you have been shortlisted for the position and you will be contacted to attend our selection programme

• As a candidate, you will go through our recruitment process, depending on your qualifications and experience

Interview Guide

Prepare your CVYour CV should include the following information:• Personal details (Name, Date of Birth, Contact numbers, Address)• Objective (keep it short, precise and clear)• Experience (mention the period, the year and the company name)• Education (certificate, year of completion and school name)

Prepare for the Interview• Be prepared to discuss your work experience and educational background

in detail• Consider the questions you might be asked and give examples of your past

successes and achievements

During the Interview• Concentrate, listen and understand the questions being asked• Do not hesitate to seek clarification before answering • Always answer with a clear and detailed response

Your Image• Presenting a professional and positive image throughout the recruitment

process is very important• Please arrive on time, well-dressed and groomed• Be confident in your communication

We look forward to welcoming more GCC Nationals to our growing team and share their enthusiasm, dedication and hospitality with WSP.

Abdul Aziz NahhasArchitectural Engineer Makkah Public Transport Program (MPTP)

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