Graduate Engineer; Civil Structures

Graduate Engineer (Civil Structures) – Sweco Edinburgh

Sweco is Europe's leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy. We are seeking applicants for our November 2026 cohort of the Early Careers Graduate Scheme.

Working as part of the Scotland Civil Structures team, you will support a wide variety of bridge and other structures projects in the Highways, Energy and Active Travels sectors. You will undertake inspections, prepare technical outputs including calculations, drawings, sketches and reports. You will take ownership and responsibility for the quality of work you produce, ensuring that work is delivered in line with the agreed timescales and that you comply with our Company Integrated Management System and all relevant health and safety legislation.

You will learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our customers to deliver technical excellence and as you develop be given opportunity to work more independently.

• Have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 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.
• Have a full UK driving license, or looking to obtain one in the near future.

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. 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.

Read what our previous graduates have to say about their experience on the careers section of our website.

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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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 positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

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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Please note:

we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.