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Sweco’s 2-year Graduate Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA) programme involves supporting operational technology projects, coordinating project delivery, analysing and presenting data, preparing engineering standards and reports, mapping business processes, and improving digital systems.
What does the role involve?
This exciting role will involve working on a range of projects in the field of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA). Successful candidates will join our career pathway and will be working within our Operational Technology teams delivering our world class service to our customers.
Key responsibilities include:
Planning and co-ordinating the delivery of projects alongside a Project Manager.
Defining scope and requirement for projects.
Data federation, analysis, interpretation and presentation.
Authoring engineering standards.
Report production.
Business process mapping.
Supporting your team with company digital initiatives for continuous improvement.
Close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements.
Who are we looking for?
Our unique, personalised programme is designed for passionate, forward-thinking graduates who want to change the world around them, who will thrive in a dynamic team environment, and who are hungry to collaborate not only with fellow graduates, but also with mentors and leaders across the business.
What do you need to apply?
We want to hear from you if you…
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 are looking for candidates who can grow their careers with Sweco without a time limit.
What’s in it for you?
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 2027 cohort. Personal growth will be supported by our Early Careers team, mentors and subject matter experts from across the business.
Structured masterclasses focus on Internal Insight, Skills Development, and Subject Matter 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 2027.
Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now, and let's transform society together.
Employee Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
Competitive pension contribution
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
Cycle2Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
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About Us
Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality.
Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.
How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.
Location: Leeds, UK
Industry: Engineering
Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. Together with our clients and the collective knowledge of our 18,500 engineers, consultants and other specialists, we co-create solutions to address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. By connecting our multi-disciplinary ‘team of teams’ across the UK and Europe, we can call on the right insight and technical capability at the right time from across our Buildings, Transportation & Urbanisation, Energy, Water & Environment and Compliance specialisms. But we are not just engineers, environmental specialists, designers and project deliverers. We are driven ’difference makers’ who strive to deliver outcomes which have positive impact - economically, socially and environmentally - for our clients and the communities in which we live and work. Join us and you too can make a positive difference.
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