About the Role
We are recruiting for the November 2026 cohort on our Early Careers Graduate Scheme. We are looking for a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join our Water department and support a growing team of hydrogeologists, hydrologists, flood risk and sustainable drainage experts, hydraulic modellers, geomorphologists, civil engineers and water quality specialists.
As a Graduate Hydrogeologist you will be involved in projects such as long‑term investigations of pesticides, nitrates, saline intrusion and water resources, supporting major highway schemes and private developers. You will support the delivery of projects from planning and design through construction and post‑completion.
Responsibilities
* Assist with project delivery tasks including office‑based feasibility and design work, site investigations and construction support.
* Provide day‑to‑day technical input as part of a team of engineers and technicians.
* Ensure your research and design output is completed in accordance with the scope of work, time‑scales and budgets.
* Work in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver project requirements and add value to the client.
Requirements
* Have a degree in a subject relevant to the role.
* Have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
* Be confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
* Be driven and solution‑oriented.
* Be able to work in the UK with no restrictions.
What’s in it for you
You will be enrolled on a two‑year Graduate Scheme, receive on‑the‑job training, a mentor, and opportunities to visit other UK offices and receive professional recognition and chartership support. You will be offered a permanent position with an industry standard salary and benefits package.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days)
* Competitive pension contribution
* Life assurance
* Private medical insurance
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
* Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
* Cycle 2 Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
* Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
* We plant a tree for all new starters
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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 are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident employer.
Disability Support
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance. The following information is required: name, best method, position title, requisition/vacancy number.
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