CAREERS AT SWECO

The future of sustainability needs you

 

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

At Sweco, you won’t simply be a planner, designer or engineer. You will be an architect of the future, shaping cities into vibrant hubs with class-leading urban design, creating place-based infrastructure that connects communities, protecting the world around you with nature-positive thinking, or driving the Green Transition through innovative sustainability solutions.

Wherever your career takes you across our team of teams – from Buildings and Transportation to Water, Energy and the Environment – you’ll play a vital part in projects that serve both people AND the planet when you become a Sweco Difference Maker.

Sweco is Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy

22,000

designers, engineers and consultancy experts across the UK and Europe

Unlock your potential

  1. Our 22,000+ global specialists – a team of over 1,000 teams – have the expertise, determination and responsibility to solve the challenges of today as well as tomorrow
  2. We provide over 200 multi-disciplinary services which means more opportunity, more progression and more variation for you to explore over time.
  3. Our #DifferenceMakers are transforming society together every single day, with over 120,000 projects led and supported so far – giving you a global platform of experience to draw upon

Highways difference-makers needed

We’re looking to fill a variety of exciting roles across our Highways team. If you’d like to join us in Transforming society together on projects like Wakefield Road Corridors, York Central, Manchester Streets for All and Bradford City Centre’s regeneration, take a look at our latest vacancies below.

Sweco offers opportunities across the full spectrum of planning, design and engineering disciplines

200+

multi-disiplinary services covering full project lifecycles

Let’s transform society together

You want to change the world for the better. You want to build hope in challenging times. You want to work on projects that set new benchmarks for what’s possible in the world of engineering. And you want to lead and be led by like-minded big thinkers who are redefining our industry – as well as our role in global megatrends like sustainability, digitalisation and urbanisation.

At Sweco, you’ll have the opportunity to become a genuine #DifferenceMaker. Empowered to shape the future along with multi-disciplinary experts around the world.

 

I highly recommend the Sweco Graduate Scheme – if you’re eager to learn and grow, you’ll find exceptional support here. Sweco focuses on training you up quickly, with lots of opportunities for progression. Everyone is genuinely keen to help, making it a great place for continuous learning and skills development in the Early Careers Programme itself and beyond.

Lizzie Howling Graduate Scheme alumni and now Assistant Civil Engineer

It’s the diverse network of people within the business and within your team that makes Sweco special. Also, within the wider graduate network, everyone is looking out for and supporting each other. More importantly, Sweco provides you with the chance to work on a range of different projects, to get stuck in and really learn and develop.

Henry Giblin Graduate Scheme alumni and now Environmental Planning Consultant

I found the graduate scheme incredibly valuable for building connections with my fellow graduates and also getting to know our leadership team, and having the chance to engage with them at regular events was very enriching. We gained valuable business insights and important soft skills that will benefit our careers at Sweco – and in everyday life – while also providing us with a broader understanding of the various aspects of the business.

Matthew Payne Graduate Scheme alumni and now Assistant Structural Engineer

Find your next role

Become one of over 22,000+ global experts – and join one of our 1,000 teams. At Sweco, you can make a genuine difference – and become part of our story as we work together to transform society. From niche projects to planning entire cities, we make positive changes in the communities and cities where we live, work and play.

 

One of the reasons I love working at Sweco is the strong sense of belonging. Our company thrives on a culture of friendliness and inclusivity, boasting a commendable proportion of women in technical and leadership roles. In my team of 15 engineers, five of us are women. This diversity fosters a supportive and engaging environment, making every day at work both enjoyable and fulfilling.

Karen Hill Sweco Water Engineer

I enjoy the friendly environment around me and the support I receive from my team and my boss. The massive support at Sweco has been crucial during my 10 years here. I have been involved in some remarkable projects over these years, and seeing the results has been an amazing achievement. I feel incredibly proud to be part of such a great company. At Sweco, we don’t just design buildings; we transform ambitions into achievements.

Marion Jang Senior Sustainability Consultant

Sweco provides an excellent work-life balance and massive support for growth and development. I love creating new things, watching them evolve and helping the company grow through collaboration. Sweco’s open culture, respect and cross-border collaboration is what motivates me. It has been a journey full of support, great collaboration, and excellent communication, helping me achieve significant milestones.

Akhilesh Kumar Global Excellence Centre, Sweco India

Learning & Development

At Sweco, you can specialise in your field of technology or become a project manager with responsibility for large and complex projects. You might be interested in a management career with responsibility for a unit, department or business area. Either way, we’re with you all the way.

We encourage ongoing learning and professional growth. At Sweco, you’ll have access to a wealth of resources and opportunities to advance your skills and career. We’re with you all the way.

At Sweco, Learning & Development is more than a checkbox; it’s a commitment. We’re dedicated to developing talent and future-proofing your skills. Our approach ensures continuous growth, enabling you to learn on the job while accessing extensive support and educational resources. This way, you have the opportunity to stretch and expand your capabilities every single day.

We cultivate our #SwecoDifferenceMakers through our accessible digital learning platform, People@Sweco. Additionally, we offer industry-leading programmes such as Ashridge’s LEAD and LEAP, talent development initiatives, and a structured, holistic approach to on-the-job learning.

Our commitment to personal growth is transforming societies globally

120,000

projects led and supported across the world

Diversity & Inclusion

An inclusive workplace is a key factor in the positive development of society. We work hard to be a place where people celebrate who they are and what they bring to Sweco.

Sweco’s strength lies in the collective and wide-ranging expertise of our employees – but also in our differences. We view diversity and inclusion as essential to creating an innovative and inspiring working environment, and actively promote equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, ethnic origin, nationality, religious belief, functional variations, sexual orientation or age.

Sweco has policies in place to help eliminating salary disparities for identical or equivalent work. Gender equality is a fundamental priority in Sweco’s Code of Conduct and sustainability mission, with a particular focus on the UN’s fifth Sustainable Development Goal.

As a gay man I recognise the importance of environments that leverage diversity to its fullest potential so that every individual can feel a sense of belonging and be their authentic self. This is why I am part of Sweco’s D&I group, where hard hitting questions and realities can be discussed all with the common goal of embedding diversity and inclusivity throughout every inch of Sweco.

Martin Sellman Principal Consultant

Disability equality

At Sweco, everyone has the opportunity to grow, develop and thrive. No struggle – whether mental, physical, visible or invisible – is a challenge we cannot overcome to ensure you enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Under the Disability Confident Scheme we are committed to interview candidates that meet the minimum criteria for a role if they are covered by the Equality Act 2010 and opt in during the application process.

Sweco is also a member of the Business Disability Forum, which gives us access to auditing activities designed to help our colleagues identify gaps against the assessment criteria for Disability Confident – and offer guidance on best practice.

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

At Sweco, we believe in attracting and recruiting the best talent. With the current skills shortage in the engineering sector, we recognise the breadth of expertise that our military personnel possess, from strong leadership and analytical skills to project management. Such skills are invaluable for the delivery of our projects.

 

As signatories of the Covenant, we join many of our clients and partners who have also pledged their commitment to support the members of the Armed Forces, by ensuring that these individuals and their families are treated fairly in the workplace and are fully integrated into the wider community.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly consultancy and reinforce the value we place on the skills and expertise talented service personnel have developed in their military careers, which vastly enrich Sweco’s diverse culture.

Having served in the British Army for 28 years prior to joining Sweco, I am proud to have known and worked with thousands of service personnel from around the world – and am equally proud to work with a number of fellow veterans as well as those still associated to our wonderful armed forces in my current role.

Max Joy OBE Sweco UK & Ireland President

Our Talent Community

We’re always looking for talent to help us make a positive difference in the cities and communities in which we live and work. Our Talent Community keeps you in the loop with alerts for new vacancies as they open, and the latest articles we publish as we shape industry thinking.

Apply to join our Talent Community for experienced professionals to receive tailored notifications when we have a vacancy that matches your interests. You can also build knowledge as well as networks as you get exclusive access to webinars and events with our experts ​​​.

Empowered people transform society

Become part of the Sweco story as we lead and support more than 120,000 ongoing projects, with sustainability and innovative thinking at the heart of every single one.

Every Sweco consultant is empowered to deliver, not only by having the autonomy to overcome day-to-day project challenges, but also by shaping societal and global megatrends such as sustainability, digitalisation and urbanisation.

As one of the largest consultants in urban development, our decentralised and efficient approach prevents layers of bureaucracy and reporting – a unique approach allows us to be close to our clients, understand their needs and overcome their most pressing challenges. This is the Sweco Model – the Sweco way of working.