Let’s transform society together
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 November 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 Graduate Flood Risk & Water Resources Consultants to join our Flood and Water Management Department. Your background could be environmental/environmental science engineering, civil engineering, geography or another related discipline.
We’d like to hear from graduates that share our ethos, values and are driven to truly transform the world around them.
What does the role involve?
* Supporting the delivery of a wide variety of projects with the main duties including: working on diverse projects and gaining hands-on experience in all stages of project delivery. From feasibility studies and design work to site investigations and construction support, you’ll be a key contributor throughout the project lifecycle. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of experts in hydrology, flood risk management, sustainable drainage, and more!
* Providing technical input, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You’ll get involved in a wide range of water-related projects, from designing sustainable drainage systems for new developments to managing flood risk, for example through hydraulic modelling.
* Contributing to feasibility studies, planning support, site investigations and construction support whilst honing your design and modelling skills working alongside leading experts in hydrogeology, hydraulic modelling and water quality.
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.
What’s in it for you?
As a graduate at Sweco you will be enrolled on our two year Graduate Scheme which will provide the opportunity to visit other UK offices, socialise with other Sweco Graduates and equip you with the soft-skills to succeed within your role and the wider business.
From the moment you join us you will receive the training you need, both within your team where you’ll learn on the job from your immediate colleagues, but you’ll also be assigned a mentor from elsewhere in the business.
You’ll be offered a permanent position with an industry standard salary and benefits package which includes 25 days holiday, a great pension and life assurance.
Sounds good right? Don’t just take our word for it though, read what our previous graduates have to say about being a graduate at Sweco on the careers section of our website!
Please note we will be looking to hold an assessment centre for this position in January/February 2025 and all applicants will be contacted whether successful or not.
Let’s transform society together at Sweco!
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