WATER CAREERS
Engineering, modelling and design roles across the UK
Solve complex water challenges
Shape the world around you
Grow and diversify your career
We’re #TransformingSocietyTogether
The UK water sector is facing some of its biggest challenges – climate change, population growth, environmental regulation and ageing infrastructure. At Sweco, we see these challenges as opportunities to create smarter, more sustainable water systems.
We’re now growing our water teams across the UK – with jobs available in Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh or Glasgow – and are looking for passionate people who want to make a real difference.
- Improve watercourse water quality
- Reduce surface water flood risk in urban environments
- Shape resilient, climate‑ready drainage systems
- Help embed the use of SuDS and nature‑based solutions
- Optimise the performance of existing assets
- Support clients in making informed, sustainable decision
- Be part of the solution to climate and water challenges
- Work alongside passionate, forward‑thinking professionals
- Contribute to projects that leave a positive, lasting legacy
We’re looking for genuine #DifferenceMakers to join our water team of teams – people who combine deep technical expertise, with curiosity, fresh thinking and a passion to do things differently. People who are excited to explore, to use digital and data in smarter ways, and to help shape the future of water.
Lindsey Russell, Division Manager for Water & Asset Management
Sweco is Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy
designers, engineers and consultancy specialists across the UK and Europe
Why join Sweco Water?
We believe water is central to shaping resilient communities and a sustainable society. By joining our Water teams, you’ll work on projects that matter – improving water quality, protecting the environment and securing future water supplies. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Work on nationally significant water projects
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary experts across the UK and Europe
- Influence the future of water infrastructure and the environment
- Develop your career with clear progression pathways
Our water roles
Water Resources
- Water resources planners
- Hydrologists and modellers
- Drought and resilience specialists
Wastewater & Networks
- Wastewater engineers
- Drainage and sewer network specialists
- Storm overflow and flood risk experts
Treatment & Process Engineering
- Clean water and wastewater treatment engineers
- Process design and optimisation specialists
- MEICA engineers
Flood Risk & Catchment Management
- Flood risk consultants
- Catchment and river restoration specialists
- Natural Flood Management practitioners
Digital, Data & Innovation
- Hydraulic modellers
- Digital engineering and BIM specialists
- Data analysts and smart water innovators
Shaping AMP8
As AMP8 drives record investment across the UK water sector, Sweco is helping to deliver the expertise, insight and capacity needed to turn ambitious plans into real progress. We’re supporting clients and partners across the industry with the skills and experience needed to meet the challenges ahead and make our mark on this significant period of transformation.
It’s an exciting time to join a team that’s already playing its part in this once-in-a-generation programme. If you’re looking to contribute to meaningful work with real impact, now is the perfect time to explore the opportunities at Sweco.
What we’re looking for
- Qualified and experienced experts with a commitment to excellence
- A #DifferenceMaker outlook – we’re transforming society together in everything we do
- Strong technical knowledge and a creative problem-solving mindset
- A proactive approach to client relationships and delivering outstanding service
Our culture
Sweco is a people‑first business. We believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, collaboration and trust:
- Inclusive and supportive working environment
- Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
- Strong focus on sustainability and social value
- Empowerment of individuals to shape their careers
Grow your career
- Structured career frameworks and mentoring
- Professional accreditation support (ICE, CIWEM, IStructE, IET, APM)
- Technical excellence networks and communities of practice
- Leadership development programmes
- Opportunities to work across disciplines and regions
What excites me is knowing that the result of the work I do is cleaner waterways, safer water supplies and a more robust water network for our growing and developing communities. I also enjoy the problem solving aspect of the role, often we have to put in new equipment and new process whilst maintaining the existing and this brings up unique challenges that we as designers then have to overcome.
Danyal Qureshi Assistant Engineer
Join a ‘team of teams’
You’ll be part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary skills ecosystem including:
- Infrastructure and civil engineers
- Flood risk and water resources specialists
- Ecologists environment experts
- Climate resilience specialists
- Nature‑based solutions and SuDS designers
- Digital engineering, data and GIS professionals
Unrivalled client opportunities
Our water team leads and supports exciting projects for:
- Anglian Water (@one Alliance)
- Wessex Water
- Welsh Water
- Yorkshire Water
- Government of Jersey
- Major contractors delivering Design & Build projects across the UK
At Sweco, your expertise and curiosity will help shape resilient places, protect communities and respond to the challenges of climate change. If you’re ready to apply your skills where they truly matter – and grow your career in a collaborative, forward‑thinking team – we’d love to hear from you.
