Graduate Structural Engineer; Mission Critical

We are Sweco.

We are Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy.

We are future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprise rs and lifestyle improvers.

We are #Difference Makers.

And we are now taking applications for the Autumn 2027 cohort of our Early Careers Graduate Scheme.

We’re seeking passionate, forward-thinking graduates who strive to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic team environment. We provide the support and opportunities you need to develop and achieve your career goals.

Sweco has an award-winning portfolio of UK and international projects, demonstrating a broad range of experience in delivering leading-edge, sustainable civil and structural engineering consultancy services. Our ethos is based on close working relationships with like-minded clients and design professionals.

Now, we’re excited to extend our unique ‘recruit-to-role’ approach by inviting Graduate Structural Engineers to join our team. If you're a graduate driven by our ethos and values and ready to transform the world, we want you!

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you'll be mentored by experienced engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues across the UK and Ireland. You’ll be supported to:

• Be an active part of our team in the development of structural engineering solutions for a broad range of our projects. We have an innovative team culture and want to hear your ideas.
• Work in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver exceptional project results and added value to the client. We encourage you to blur boundaries.
• Strive for technical excellence and develop outstanding design communication skills.

Joining us means you'll be working on landmark projects that confront the challenges of today. You'll receive mentoring from passionate professionals dedicated to technical excellence, empowering you to grow and eventually tackle more independent challenges. At Sweco, we're not just offering a job – we’re offering a pathway to develop and flourish. Let's make a difference together!

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.

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 and other relevant digital tools.
• 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.

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 2027 cohort. Personal growth will be supported by our Early Careers team, mentors and subject matter experts from across the business.

Structured masterclasses focus on Internal Insight, Skills Development, and Subject Matter 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…