At Sweco, we design the future of sustainable communities. As Europe’s leading engineering, design and architecture consultancy, we work on projects that shape cities, infrastructure, and the built environment for generations to come.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Water department, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and the environment. As part of multi-discipline project teams, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, learning from their expertise while bringing your fresh ideas to the table. Your role will involve:
- Applying your theoretical knowledge to real world problems by assisting in the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment, and infrastructure projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Preparing reports, technical drawings, calculations and documentation for projects.
- Supporting the development of innovative, environmentally 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.
- Ensuring all projects adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and implement best practices to promote sustainable and safe engineering solutions.
The Sweco Water team is based in a vibrant city centre office, offering excellent accessibility and a lively working environment. With strong office attendance, the team enjoys a collaborative culture, regular interaction, and a friendly social atmosphere that supports both professional development and team connection.
You’ll join a supportive team where your experience is valued, your development is encouraged, and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of the water sector.
It’s an exciting time to join the water industry, with expanding opportunities and a strong focus on driving positive change. If you’re a motivated graduate looking to start your career in a supportive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join Sweco and be part of a forward-thinking team delivering sustainable solutions that make a real difference to communities.
Qualification Requirements
- Have a civil engineering degree.
- Have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
- Are confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
- Are driven, proactive and solution oriented.
- Can work in the UK without restrictions either now or in the future. This is a permanent role, and we're looking for candidates who can grow their careers within Sweco without a time limit.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy).
- Competitive pension contribution.
- Life Assurance.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme.
- Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year).
- Cycle2Work Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice).
- Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare).
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme.
- We plant a tree for all new starters!
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.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work. We strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.
Here at Sweco, 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.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Support for Applicants with Disabilities
If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us for assistance.
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At Sweco, we design the future of sustainable communities. As Europe’s leading engineering, design and architecture consultancy, we work on projects that shape cities, infrastructure, and the built environment for generations to come.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Water department, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and the environment. As part of multi-discipline project teams, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, learning from their expertise while bringing your fresh ideas to the table. Your role will involve:
- Applying your theoretical knowledge to real world problems by assisting in the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment, and infrastructure projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Preparing reports, technical drawings, calculations and documentation for projects.
- Supporting the development of innovative, environmentally 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.
- Ensuring all projects adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and implement best practices to promote sustainable and safe engineering solutions.
The Sweco Water team is based in a vibrant city centre office, offering excellent accessibility and a lively working environment. With strong office attendance, the team enjoys a collaborative culture, regular interaction, and a friendly social atmosphere that supports both professional development and team connection.
You’ll join a supportive team where your experience is valued, your development is encouraged, and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of the water sector.
It’s an exciting time to join the water industry, with expanding opportunities and a strong focus on driving positive change. If you’re a motivated graduate looking to start your career in a supportive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join Sweco and be part of a forward-thinking team delivering sustainable solutions that make a real difference to communities.
Qualification Requirements
- Have a civil engineering degree.
- Have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
- Are confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
- Are driven, proactive and solution oriented.
- Can work in the UK without restrictions either now or in the future. This is a permanent role, and we're looking for candidates who can grow their careers within Sweco without a time limit.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy).
- Competitive pension contribution.
- Life Assurance.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme.
- Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year).
- Cycle2Work Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice).
- Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare).
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme.
- We plant a tree for all new starters!
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.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work. We strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.
Here at Sweco, 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.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Support for Applicants with Disabilities
If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us for assistance.
