DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY?

We’re Sweco.
We’re future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers.
We’re difference makers.
We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy and we’re now recruiting for the October 2025 cohort on our Early Careers Graduate Scheme.
Specifically, we are looking for passionate and forward thinking graduates who strive to make a difference and have the ability to work within an inspiring and stimulating team environment. We provide the necessary support and opportunities for you to develop and fulfil your career goals.
Uniquely, we recruit to role and right now we’re looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer that share our ethos and values to join our dynamic Water Business Unit.
At Sweco, our work encompasses a wide range of water-related projects, including water and wastewater treatment, water infrastructure, groundwater expertise, flood resilience, and biosolid management. Our team of water specialists are world leaders in their fields, dedicated to delivering safe, clean drinking water, effective waste recycling, and flood mitigation through sustainable and creative solutions.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY?

We are seeking graduates who:

• Have a degree in a subject relevant to the role you’re applying for.
• Have less than 12 months relevant work experience (excluding placements).
• Are confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Are driven and solution orientated.
• Can work in the UK with no restrictions. This unfortunately means that we are unable to accept candidates who require sponsorship. This is a permanent role, and we are looking for candidates who can grow and develop their careers with Sweco, we are therefore unable to accept applications from those on a graduate visa due to their time limits.

ABOUT US

Transforming society together, we’re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Water Business Unit, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and the environment. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, learning from their expertise while bringing your fresh ideas to the table. Your role will involve:

• Assisting in the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment, and infrastructure projects.
• Supporting the development of innovative, TOTEX (Total Expenditure) focused solutions that help our clients exceed their business targets for cost and carbon efficiency.
• Participating in project planning and management to ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Collaborating with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver project requirements and added value to the client.