Graduate Geotechnical Engineer — Mentor-Led, Hybrid

Sweco; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays (with

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle

Tree planting for new starters

Job summary

Sweco in the United Kingdom is starting its Autumn 2027 cohort of the Early Careers Graduate Scheme for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer. You’ll join the Ground Engineering team delivering projects across energy, infrastructure, highways and water sectors, contributing to feasibility, ground investigation, design and construction support.

This two-year blended learning programme combines virtual and in-person masterclasses, mentoring, and professional accreditation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral member of a close-knit team of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver geotechnical design projects at every stage, from feasibility and desk studies through to ground investigation, detailed design and construction.
• Assist with the planning and supervision of ground investigations, including site visits, drilling, sampling, field testing and site surveys.
• Gather, interpret and analyse data and test results from field and laboratory investigations.
• Use engineering software to model geotechnical behaviour, assess ground stability and support the development of practical design solutions.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and other project documentation, summarising investigation findings and providing recommendations for construction methods and design considerations.
• Assist with the design of geotechnical solutions, including earthworks, foundations, slopes, retaining structures and other ground engineering measures.
• Support the supervision of ground investigation and earthworks activities during construction.
• Develop your technical, commercial and professional skills through hand-on experience, mentoring and involvement in a wide range of projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Digital tools

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Job description

Sweco in the United Kingdom is starting its Autumn 2027 cohort of the Early Careers Graduate Scheme for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer. You’ll join the Ground Engineering team delivering projects across energy, infrastructure, highways and water sectors, contributing to feasibility, ground investigation, design and construction support.

This two-year blended learning programme combines virtual and in-person masterclasses, mentoring, and professional accreditation.