Graduate Security Engineer

Let’s transform society together

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.

Sweco’s team of teams – bringing together a unique blend of structures, civils, security, telecoms, acoustics, environmental, MEP, architectural and project management expertise – support the planning and delivery of mission critical facilities and associated infrastructure where operational continuity, security and resilience are essential.

Sweco provides integrated security consultancy, design and engineering services for physical and electronic infrastructure across the built environment. We are specialists in securing mission critical data centre facilities, and provide similar expert security consultancy support to workplace, mixed use, residential, retail, leisure, public space and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors.

Engaging with clients from the earliest project stages, we embed best practice, strategic thinking and proportionate security solutions from Day One – helping you reduce risk, improve resilience and support the long‑term safety or your people and business.

Our security experts provide trusted physical and electronic security consultancy support to help organisations identify vulnerabilities, reduce risks, and protect employees, occupants, visitors, assets and data from wide-ranging physical and cyber terrorism and crime threats.

We are looking for a Graduate Mission Critical Security Consultant to join our team and support the design and delivery of security solutions for critical environments, such as data centres, transport infrastructure and energy sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical, analytical and consultancy skills while working alongside experienced professionals on complex projects.

• Supporting security assessments and risk reviews for mission critical facilities.
• Helping develop security strategies, concepts and detailed designs.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, specifications, drawings and presentations.
• Research relevant security standards, legislation and industry good practice.
• Supporting the design of physical, electronic and operational security measures.
• Working with architects, engineers, clients and other project teams.
• Attending site visits, surveys and project meetings.
• Contributing to risk assessments, threat assessments and security management plans.
• Keeping up to date with emerging security technologies and threats.
• Supporting the delivery of projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

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…