Large

Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. Together with our clients and the collective knowledge of our 21,000 architects, engineers and other specialists, we co-create solutions to address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. 

Sweco is Europe’s leading engineering and architecture consultancy, with sales of approximately SEK 24 billion (EUR 2.2 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Engineering & Construction

Sweco

You should have a completed commercial training, experience in a similar role, strong MS Office skills, analytical abilities, a structured work style, and excellent German and good English proficiency.

You will handle accounting entries, manage bank and cash transactions, prepare financial statements, assist other departments, and analyze financial data.

Accounting & Tax

Business, Operations & Strategy

Sweco ist Europas größtes Architektur- und Ingenieurbüro und allein in Deutschland an über 35 Standorten aktiv. Zusammen mit unseren Kunden und dem Wissen von europaweit über 22.000 Architekt*innen, Ingenieur*innen und anderen Spezialist*innen schaffen wir zukunftsfähige Lösungen. Gemeinsam verändern wir die Gesellschaft.<br><br>Financial Accountant (m/w/x)<br><br>Das Bieten Wir Ihnen<br><br><br> * Abwechslungsreiche Projekte mit Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit in einem offenen Führungsumfeld<br> * Flexible Arbeitszeiten ohne Kern-, aber mit Vertrauensarbeitszeit sowie starke Vereinbarkeit von Beruf, Familie und Privatleben sowie Unterstützung in Form eines kostenfreien Beratungstelefons<br> * Zusatzleistungen wie Fitnessangebote oder Deutschland-Ticket, Kinderbetreuungs- und Ferienkostenzuschuss, Mitarbeitenden- Vergünstigungen u. v. m.<br> * Umfassendes digitales sowie persönliches Einarbeitungsprogramm mit individueller Patenschaft<br> * Gute Karriere- und Weiterentwicklungsmöglichkeiten über die Sweco Akademie intern oder über Seminare extern<br>   <br>   <br><br>Hier Finden Sie Unser Vollständiges Angebot<br><br>Das sind Ihre Aufgaben:<br><br><br> * Prüfung, Kontierung und Verbuchung von laufenden Geschäftsvorfällen sowie Ermittlung von Rückstellungen, Bewertungen und Bilanzpositionen im Hauptbuch<br> * Verbuchen der Banken und Kassen dazu Abstimmung, Klärung und Pflege der Nebenbücher<br> * Erstellung der Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüsse nach HGB<br> * Unterstützung der weiteren Fachbereiche im Accounting<br> * Analyse von Finanzdaten<br>   <br>   <br><br>Das Sollten Sie Mitbringen<br><br><br> * Erfolgreich abgeschlossene kfm. Ausbildung, idealerweise zum / zur Steuerfachangestellten, mit Weiterbildung zum Finanz- oder Bilanzbuchhalter<br> * Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im oben genannten Aufgabenbereich vorzugsweise in einem Konzern<br> * Sicherer Umgang mit dem MS-Office-Paket und einschlägigen EDV-Programmen<br> * Schnelle Auffassungsgabe und gute analytische Fähigkeiten<br> * Selbstständige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise, Organisationsgeschick und Teamfähigkeit<br> * Sehr gute Deutsch- sowie gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift<br>   <br>   <br><br>Sie suchen nach einer anspruchsvollen, sinnstiftenden Tätigkeit in einer kooperativen Unternehmensumgebung? Dann bewerben Sie sich bei uns!

Sweco ist Europas größtes Architektur- und Ingenieurbüro und allein in Deutschland an über 35 Standorten aktiv. Zusammen mit unseren Kunden und dem Wissen von europaweit über 22.000 Architekt*innen, Ingenieur*innen und anderen Spezialist*innen schaffen wir zukunftsfähige Lösungen. Gemeinsam verändern wir die Gesellschaft.Financial Accountant (m/w/x)Das Bieten Wir Ihnen * Abwechslungsreiche Projekte mit Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit in einem offenen Führungsumfeld * Flexible Arbeitszeiten ohne Kern-, aber mit Vertrauensarbeitszeit sowie starke Vereinbarkeit von Beruf, Familie und Privatleben sowie Unterstützung in Form eines kostenfreien Beratungstelefons * Zusatzleistungen wie Fitnessangebote oder Deutschland-Ticket, Kinderbetreuungs- und Ferienkostenzuschuss, Mitarbeitenden- Vergünstigungen u. v. m. * Umfassendes digitales sowie persönliches Einarbeitungsprogramm mit individueller Patenschaft * Gute Karriere- und Weiterentwicklungsmöglichkeiten über die Sweco Akademie intern oder über Seminare extern      Hier Finden Sie Unser Vollständiges AngebotDas sind Ihre Aufgaben: * Prüfung, Kontierung und Verbuchung von laufenden Geschäftsvorfällen sowie Ermittlung von Rückstellungen, Bewertungen und Bilanzpositionen im Hauptbuch * Verbuchen der Banken und Kassen dazu Abstimmung, Klärung und Pflege der Nebenbücher * Erstellung der Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüsse nach HGB * Unterstützung der weiteren Fachbereiche im Accounting * Analyse von Finanzdaten      Das Sollten Sie Mitbringen * Erfolgreich abgeschlossene kfm. Ausbildung, idealerweise zum / zur Steuerfachangestellten, mit Weiterbildung zum Finanz- oder Bilanzbuchhalter * Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im oben genannten Aufgabenbereich vorzugsweise in einem Konzern * Sicherer Umgang mit dem MS-Office-Paket und einschlägigen EDV-Programmen * Schnelle Auffassungsgabe und gute analytische Fähigkeiten * Selbstständige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise, Organisationsgeschick und Teamfähigkeit * Sehr gute Deutsch- sowie gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift      Sie suchen nach einer anspruchsvollen, sinnstiftenden Tätigkeit in einer kooperativen Unternehmensumgebung? Dann bewerben Sie sich bei uns!

Financial Accountant (m/w/x) - Sweco

Sweco ist Europas größtes Architektur- und Ingenieurbüro und allein in Deutschland an über 35 Standorten aktiv. Zusammen mit unseren Kunden und dem Wissen von europaweit über 22.000 Architekt*innen, Ingenieur*innen und anderen Spezialist*innen schaffen wir zukunftsfähige Lösungen. Gemeinsam verändern wir die Gesellschaft.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Financial Accountant (m/w/x)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Das Bieten Wir Ihnen&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Abwechslungsreiche Projekte mit Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit in einem offenen Führungsumfeld&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flexible Arbeitszeiten ohne Kern-, aber mit Vertrauensarbeitszeit sowie starke Vereinbarkeit von Beruf, Familie und Privatleben sowie Unterstützung in Form eines kostenfreien Beratungstelefons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zusatzleistungen wie Fitnessangebote oder Deutschland-Ticket, Kinderbetreuungs- und Ferienkostenzuschuss, Mitarbeitenden- Vergünstigungen u. v. m.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Umfassendes digitales sowie persönliches Einarbeitungsprogramm mit individueller Patenschaft&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gute Karriere- und Weiterentwicklungsmöglichkeiten über die Sweco Akademie intern oder über Seminare extern&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hier Finden Sie Unser Vollständiges Angebot&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Das sind Ihre Aufgaben:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prüfung, Kontierung und Verbuchung von laufenden Geschäftsvorfällen sowie Ermittlung von Rückstellungen, Bewertungen und Bilanzpositionen im Hauptbuch&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Verbuchen der Banken und Kassen dazu Abstimmung, Klärung und Pflege der Nebenbücher&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Erstellung der Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüsse nach HGB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Unterstützung der weiteren Fachbereiche im Accounting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Analyse von Finanzdaten&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Das Sollten Sie Mitbringen&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Erfolgreich abgeschlossene kfm. Ausbildung, idealerweise zum / zur Steuerfachangestellten, mit Weiterbildung zum Finanz- oder Bilanzbuchhalter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im oben genannten Aufgabenbereich vorzugsweise in einem Konzern&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sicherer Umgang mit dem MS-Office-Paket und einschlägigen EDV-Programmen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Schnelle Auffassungsgabe und gute analytische Fähigkeiten&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Selbstständige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise, Organisationsgeschick und Teamfähigkeit&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sehr gute Deutsch- sowie gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Sie suchen nach einer anspruchsvollen, sinnstiftenden Tätigkeit in einer kooperativen Unternehmensumgebung? Dann bewerben Sie sich bei uns!

Financial Accountant (m/w/x)

You should be passionate about talent acquisition, experienced in stakeholder relationships, able to manage multiple roles in a fast-paced environment, and skilled in using ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.

You will write and promote job adverts, source candidates, conduct telephone interviews, support hiring managers throughout recruitment, and maintain accurate systems and data.

Consulting

People, HR & Administration

Leeds

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   <p><b>Do you have what it takes to transform society?</b></p>
   <p>At Sweco our people are our greatest asset. We have the expertise, determination and responsibility to solve the challenges of today as well as tomorrow. We're currently looking for a <b>Resourcing Partner</b> to join our <b>Resourcing &amp; Inclusion</b> <b>team</b> of Difference Makers and support the business in our collective goal to transform society together.</p>
   <p>This role can be worked flexibly from our <b>Ipswich</b> or <b>Leeds</b> offices with a mix of office (minimum 3 days per week) and homebased working with the option to adjust start/finish times.</p>
   <p>This opportunity would suit someone who has had a blend of in-house recruitment and agency experience. Whilst it would be helpful to have a background in engineering recruitment, we welcome applications from candidates who are just as passionate as we are about delivering a great recruitment experience.</p>
   <p><b> What does the role involve? </b></p>
   <p>As one of our Resourcing Partners, you will partner with our business areas, to develop and execute bespoke recruitment strategies, and manage the identification and selection of high potential external talent. You will act as a recruitment advisor to multiple stakeholders whilst managing the full lifecycle recruitment across your business areas, from initial role briefing and candidate identification through to assessment and offer.</p>
   <p>As part of the Resourcing &amp; Inclusion team you will also have the opportunity to be involved in our work on Diversity &amp; Inclusion, Wellbeing and Early Careers.</p>
   <p>Key responsibilities will include:</p>
   <ul>
    <li>Writing and promoting engaging internal and external job adverts based on a role briefing.</li>
    <li>Directly sourcing candidates using a range of methods and tools, building a shortlist of candidates to present to the hiring manager.</li>
    <li>Effectively telephone interviewing prospective candidates and clearly articulating recommendations to Hiring Managers.</li>
    <li>Providing a positive candidate experience to all candidates, at each stage of their application process.</li>
    <li>Supporting hiring managers through the whole recruitment lifecycle.</li>
    <li>Ensuring systems and data are accurately kept up to date.</li>
   </ul>
   <p><b> To be successful in this role:</b></p>
   <ul>
    <li>You’ll be passionate about talent acquisition and ensuring that candidate experience is at the forefront of everything we do.</li>
    <li>You’ll be experienced in building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as being able to source and engage an active talent pipeline.</li>
    <li>You’ll have prior recruitment experience and be used to working in a fast paced environment on multiple roles.</li>
    <li>You’ll have experience of using an applicant tracking system as well as LinkedIn recruiter to source candidates.</li>
   </ul>
   <p>If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.</p>
   <p>Let’s transform society together Sweco!</p>
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  <div>
   <p><b> About Us</b></p>
   <p>Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.</p>
   <p>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.</p>
   <p>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.</p>
   <p>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.</p>
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  <div>
   <p><b>Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion</b></p>
   <p>It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.</p>
   <p>Here at Sweco 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.</p>
   <p>We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more <b>The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK</b><b>.</b></p>
   <p>We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.</p>
   <p><b> If I have a disability, can I get help</b> <b>(e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?</b></p>
   <p>If you’re 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 and need an alternative method for applying, please contact <b>GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk</b> for assistance.</p>
   <p>In order to address your request the following information is needed:</p>
   <p>Name</p>
   <p>The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)</p>
   <p>The position title</p>
   <p>Requisition/vacancy number</p>
   <p>Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.</p>
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  <div>
   <p><br> Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.</p>
   <p>Sweco UK&amp;I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.</p>
   <p>We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.</p>
   <p>Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in December 2023 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2024 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.</p>
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 </div>
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 <div>
  <div>
   <p>Our Talent Community for experienced professionals is a great way to keep up to date with our latest news, insights, future vacancies, as well as gaining access to exclusive events hosted by our experts.</p>
   <p>To learn more Join Our Talent Community - Sweco United Kingdom</p>
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   Do you have what it takes to transform society?
   At Sweco our people are our greatest asset. We have the expertise, determination and responsibility to solve the challenges of today as well as tomorrow. We're currently looking for a Resourcing Partner to join our Resourcing & Inclusion team of Difference Makers and support the business in our collective goal to transform society together.
   This role can be worked flexibly from our Ipswich or Leeds offices with a mix of office (minimum 3 days per week) and homebased working with the option to adjust start/finish times.
   This opportunity would suit someone who has had a blend of in-house recruitment and agency experience. Whilst it would be helpful to have a background in engineering recruitment, we welcome applications from candidates who are just as passionate as we are about delivering a great recruitment experience.
    What does the role involve? 
   As one of our Resourcing Partners, you will partner with our business areas, to develop and execute bespoke recruitment strategies, and manage the identification and selection of high potential external talent. You will act as a recruitment advisor to multiple stakeholders whilst managing the full lifecycle recruitment across your business areas, from initial role briefing and candidate identification through to assessment and offer.
   As part of the Resourcing & Inclusion team you will also have the opportunity to be involved in our work on Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and Early Careers.
   Key responsibilities will include:
   
    Writing and promoting engaging internal and external job adverts based on a role briefing.
    Directly sourcing candidates using a range of methods and tools, building a shortlist of candidates to present to the hiring manager.
    Effectively telephone interviewing prospective candidates and clearly articulating recommendations to Hiring Managers.
    Providing a positive candidate experience to all candidates, at each stage of their application process.
    Supporting hiring managers through the whole recruitment lifecycle.
    Ensuring systems and data are accurately kept up to date.
   
    To be successful in this role:
   
    You’ll be passionate about talent acquisition and ensuring that candidate experience is at the forefront of everything we do.
    You’ll be experienced in building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as being able to source and engage an active talent pipeline.
    You’ll have prior recruitment experience and be used to working in a fast paced environment on multiple roles.
    You’ll have experience of using an applicant tracking system as well as LinkedIn recruiter to source candidates.
   
   If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
   Let’s transform society together Sweco!
  
 
 
 
  
    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.
  
 
 
  
   Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
   It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.
   Here at Sweco 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 have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.
   We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
    If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?
   If you’re 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 and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
   In order to address your request the following information is needed:
   Name
   The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)
   The position title
   Requisition/vacancy number
   Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.
  
 
 
 
  
    Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
   Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.
   We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.
   Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in December 2023 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2024 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.
  
 
 
 
  
   Our Talent Community for experienced professionals is a great way to keep up to date with our latest news, insights, future vacancies, as well as gaining access to exclusive events hosted by our experts.
   To learn more Join Our Talent Community - Sweco United Kingdom
  
 



Resourcing Partner - Sweco

Sweco UK

Resourcing Partner

You need a client-focused mindset, team collaboration, strong communication skills, legal analysis ability, and a flexible, organized approach; degree and relevant legal qualifications are essential.

You will support legal operations, review and negotiate contracts, address compliance issues, provide guidance, and collaborate with teams to achieve business objectives across sectors.

Government & Politics

Legal

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   <p><b>Society is in your hands, what are you waiting for?</b></p>
   <p>Following promotion of one of our legal colleagues within the business, we are looking for a motivated, professional <b>In-House legal counsel</b> to join our team. This role is based in our Leeds office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.</p>
   <p><b>In this role, you'll be responsible for:</b></p>
   <ul>
    <li>Supporting the Head of Legal Operations, working closely with our business on a broad range of legal duties.</li>
    <li>Reviewing forms of contract for the provision of professional consultancy services.</li>
    <li>Negotiating directly with a wide range of clients and our supply chain, across a range of sectors including the built environment, energy, industry and other professional services.</li>
    <li>Dealing with legal, governance and compliance matters.</li>
   </ul>
   <p><b> What does the role involve?</b></p>
   <ul>
    <li>Working closely with the business to review a range of professional service contracts; drafting and negotiating amendments to reflect Sweco’s governance and appetite for risk whilst facilitating business transactions.</li>
    <li>Working with both bespoke contracts and standard industry forms (e.g NEC).</li>
    <li>Communicating effectively with a range of internal and external partners, across all sectors, to ensure compliance issues are understood and effectively risk managed.</li>
    <li>Providing technical guidance, support and training to colleagues and assist in mentoring and development of others.</li>
    <li>Playing an active role within the legal team, developing and promoting our technical excellence in all legal areas, keeping up to date with developments both in legal practice and application across a range of sectors.</li>
    <li>Demonstrating commercial acumen, understanding our strategy and working in collaboration with team members and disciplines to achieve our business objectives.</li>
   </ul>
   <p><b> To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:</b></p>
   <ul>
    <li>A client focused, commercially aware mindset with a solutions orientated approach.</li>
    <li>A collaborative mindset, with a strong team focus.</li>
    <li>An ability to communicate both in a persuasive and positive manner with other team members and to provide advice in plain English.</li>
    <li>An ability to be able to quickly analyse legal issues and deliver effective reports to all management levels of the business.</li>
    <li>An ability to explain legal concepts clearly to those without a legal background.</li>
    <li>Engineering consultancy and construction sector experience would be useful but not essential.</li>
    <li>A curious and pragmatic mindset, flexible in approach to adopt new methods of working, being able to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required.</li>
    <li>An ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.</li>
    <li>Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.</li>
    <li>The commitment to take responsibility for your personal development and enable and support the learning of others.</li>
    <li>An ability to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate.</li>
    <li>An understanding of the importance of taking pride in your work, through accurate timely delivery and attention to detail.</li>
   </ul>
   <p><b> Professional Membership and Qualifications:</b></p>
   <ul>
    <li>Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification.</li>
    <li>Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors with current Practising Certificate or Legal Executive /CILEX qualified.</li>
   </ul>
   <p>If you believe you have the skill set required to join our team and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.</p>
   <p>Let’s transform society together at Sweco!</p>
  </div>
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  <div>
   <p><b> About Us</b></p>
   <p>Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.</p>
   <p>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.</p>
   <p>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.</p>
   <p>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.</p>
  </div>
 </div>
 <div>
  <div>
   <p><b>Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion</b></p>
   <p>It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.</p>
   <p>Here at Sweco 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.</p>
   <p>We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more <b>The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK</b><b>.</b></p>
   <p>We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.</p>
   <p><b> If I have a disability, can I get help</b> <b>(e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?</b></p>
   <p>If you’re 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 and need an alternative method for applying, please contact <b>GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk</b> for assistance.</p>
   <p>In order to address your request the following information is needed:</p>
   <p>Name</p>
   <p>The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)</p>
   <p>The position title</p>
   <p>Requisition/vacancy number</p>
   <p>Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.</p>
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   <p><br> Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.</p>
   <p>Sweco UK&amp;I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.</p>
   <p>We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.</p>
   <p>Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in December 2023 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2024 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.</p>
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   <p>Our Talent Community for experienced professionals is a great way to keep up to date with our latest news, insights, future vacancies, as well as gaining access to exclusive events hosted by our experts.</p>
   <p>To learn more Join Our Talent Community - Sweco United Kingdom</p>
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   Society is in your hands, what are you waiting for?
   Following promotion of one of our legal colleagues within the business, we are looking for a motivated, professional In-House legal counsel to join our team. This role is based in our Leeds office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.
   In this role, you'll be responsible for:
   
    Supporting the Head of Legal Operations, working closely with our business on a broad range of legal duties.
    Reviewing forms of contract for the provision of professional consultancy services.
    Negotiating directly with a wide range of clients and our supply chain, across a range of sectors including the built environment, energy, industry and other professional services.
    Dealing with legal, governance and compliance matters.
   
    What does the role involve?
   
    Working closely with the business to review a range of professional service contracts; drafting and negotiating amendments to reflect Sweco’s governance and appetite for risk whilst facilitating business transactions.
    Working with both bespoke contracts and standard industry forms (e.g NEC).
    Communicating effectively with a range of internal and external partners, across all sectors, to ensure compliance issues are understood and effectively risk managed.
    Providing technical guidance, support and training to colleagues and assist in mentoring and development of others.
    Playing an active role within the legal team, developing and promoting our technical excellence in all legal areas, keeping up to date with developments both in legal practice and application across a range of sectors.
    Demonstrating commercial acumen, understanding our strategy and working in collaboration with team members and disciplines to achieve our business objectives.
   
    To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:
   
    A client focused, commercially aware mindset with a solutions orientated approach.
    A collaborative mindset, with a strong team focus.
    An ability to communicate both in a persuasive and positive manner with other team members and to provide advice in plain English.
    An ability to be able to quickly analyse legal issues and deliver effective reports to all management levels of the business.
    An ability to explain legal concepts clearly to those without a legal background.
    Engineering consultancy and construction sector experience would be useful but not essential.
    A curious and pragmatic mindset, flexible in approach to adopt new methods of working, being able to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required.
    An ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
    Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
    The commitment to take responsibility for your personal development and enable and support the learning of others.
    An ability to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate.
    An understanding of the importance of taking pride in your work, through accurate timely delivery and attention to detail.
   
    Professional Membership and Qualifications:
   
    Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification.
    Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors with current Practising Certificate or Legal Executive /CILEX qualified.
   
   If you believe you have the skill set required to join our team and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
   Let’s transform society together at Sweco!
  
 
 
 
  
    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.
  
 
 
  
   Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
   It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.
   Here at Sweco 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 have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.
   We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
    If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?
   If you’re 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 and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
   In order to address your request the following information is needed:
   Name
   The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)
   The position title
   Requisition/vacancy number
   Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.
  
 
 
 
  
    Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
   Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.
   We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.
   Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in December 2023 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2024 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.
  
 
 
 
  
   Our Talent Community for experienced professionals is a great way to keep up to date with our latest news, insights, future vacancies, as well as gaining access to exclusive events hosted by our experts.
   To learn more Join Our Talent Community - Sweco United Kingdom
  
 



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