Graduate Engineer (Civil Structures)

Sweco; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Graduate Engineer (Civil Structures) for their Early Careers Graduate Scheme. The role focuses on supporting various projects, conducting inspections, and preparing technical outputs. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and less than a year of relevant work experience. This permanent position offers a competitive salary with a structured development program and benefits such as 25 days’ holiday and a pension.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
• Can work in the UK without restrictions now or in the future.
• Have a full UK driving licence, or plan to obtain one in the near future.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide variety of bridge and other structures projects.
• Undertake inspections and prepare technical outputs including calculations, drawings, sketches and reports.
• Take ownership of the quality of work produced.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

Driven

Proactive

Solution-oriented

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Sweco is seeking applicants for the November 2026 cohort of our Early Careers Graduate Scheme. Graduate Engineer (Civil Structures) role in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide variety of bridge and other structures projects in the Highways, Energy and Active Travels sectors.
• Undertake inspections and prepare technical outputs including calculations, drawings, sketches and reports.
• Take ownership of the quality of work produced, delivering in line with agreed timescales and ensuring compliance with the Company Integrated Management System and health and safety legislation.
• Learn from experienced colleagues with opportunities to work more independently as you develop.

Qualifications

• Have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Driven, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Can work in the UK without restrictions now or in the future. This is a permanent role, with opportunities to grow your career with Sweco.
• Have a full UK driving licence, or plan to obtain one in the near future.

What’s in it for you?

Our two-year blended learning Graduate Scheme offers a tailored programme delivered virtually and face-to-face. You’ll network with the 2026 cohort, supported by the Early Careers team, mentors and subject matter experts. Structured masterclasses focus on fundamental skills, internal insight and functional expertise to accelerate development and professional accreditation. The programme includes a permanent position with an industry-standard salary and benefits package (including 25 days’ holiday, pension and life assurance).

About Us and Equality

Sweco is Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [e-mail].