Graduate Civil Engineer (Water)

Sweco; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to work in their Water department. This role offers the chance to contribute to innovative water and wastewater projects while collaborating with experienced professionals. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have less than 12 months of work experience. This permanent position provides industry-standard salary and benefits including holiday and pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension plan

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree relevant to the role you’re applying for.
• Less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
• Confident using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare reports, technical drawings, and calculations.
• Support the development of cost-efficient solutions.
• Participate in project planning and management.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver project requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree relevant to Civil Engineering

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What does the role involve?

Role

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:

• Appling 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, 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.
• Ensuring all projects adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and implement best practices to promote sustainable and safe engineering solutions.

Who are we looking for?

Our unique, personalised programme is designed for passionate, forward-thinking graduates who want to change the world around them, who will thrive in a dynamic team environment, and who are hungry to collaborate not only with fellow graduates, but also with mentors and leaders across the business.

What do you need to apply?

We want to hear from you if you…

• Have a degree relevant to the role you’re applying for.
• 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 with Sweco without a time limit.

What’s in it for you?

Our Graduate Scheme offers a two-year blended learning experience, with a tailored programme delivered virtually and face-to-face. You’ll have the chance to network and grow with the 2026 cohort. Personal growth will be supported by our Early Careers team, mentors and subject matter experts from across the business.

Structured masterclasses focus on fundamental skills, internal insight, and functional expertise, helping fast-track your development as you pursue professional accreditation. The programme builds your confidence early in your career and gives you a platform for genuine impact within Sweco.

You’ll receive a permanent position with an industry-standard salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, a great pension and life assurance.

Please note, we will hold an assessment centre for this position in January / February 2026. All applicants will be contacted regardless of the outcome. We provide feedback to all attendees of interviews or assessment centres but are unable to offer personal feedback at the application stage.

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About Us

Transforming society together, we\'re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of 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. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. 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.

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We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date. Sweco UK&I has an internal resourcing team and a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs. The company policy regarding resourcing and agency engagement applies.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries

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