Key Takeaways
- Gain technical, leadership, and project management skills on water and wastewater projects across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions.
- Join a 2-year Graduate Development Programme with networking, training modules, and support from line managers and a Graduate and Apprentice network.
- Requires an Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent, IT proficiency, strong problem-solving skills, and a full UK Driving License.
- Applications require an intent code generated via the Connectr platform before submission.
About the Role
As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for a key element of work on a project, taking a significant role in technical delivery as well as managing aspects of time, cost, and quality. You will acquire technical, leadership, and project management skills and experience.
About the Project
Costain is working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects. There are fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. Projects range from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.
Graduate Development Programme
By joining our 2-year Graduate programme, you’ll gain technical development and opportunities to grow your personal confidence and leadership skills. You’ll be working alongside your team to deliver projects across the infrastructure sector, learning and building your career step by step.
The programme also offers a chance to meet and network with other graduates. You’ll connect with people across different projects and disciplines throughout the UK, creating a supportive community. Throughout the 2 years, you’ll come together both in person and virtually for engaging modules and activities such as “Growing your Career,” “Costain In Action,” and “Group Coaching.”
Your line manager will support your learning, and you’ll have opportunities to discuss how you can apply what you’re learning in your everyday work.
We also recommend getting involved with our Graduate and Apprentice network (GRaAPs). It’s a way to meet other Early Careers members, discover what’s happening across different teams and projects, and explore areas of the business that interest you.
As a graduate, you’ll have the chance to help influence and shape future recruitment programmes and early careers opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction
- Planning and sequencing of operations, including writing method statements and risk assessments, and procuring sub-contractor, labour, plant and material resources
- Briefing teams
- Implementing operational quality control including setting out and QA processes
- Commercial management
- Design and design management
- Work winning
- Full engagement with the Costain professional development scheme, to become qualified in 3 – 4 year period
About You
- Have passion for Costain's Carbon Net Zero targets
- IT proficient (Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and other software)
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with effective communication.
- Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results
- A good working knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulations.
- Able to work accurately and appreciate its importance to the team
- A willingness to learn with appropriate instruction
- Excel at building and maintaining positive relationships
- The ability to thrive in pressured situations
- The ability to empathise and communicate with all people, regardless of their background or circumstances
- Full UK Driving License
Application Process
To proceed with your application, you should first generate an intent code by following the link provided here to our external partner Connectr: https://costain.connectr.co.uk/careers.
You will be given the opportunity to learn more about Costain, the roles and programmes available. From here you will be directed to a few quick questions designed to help you determine if the role and the company is right for you.
Please ensure that you complete this step to obtain the code required for your application form as applications without a code will not be processed.
Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation.
Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline - we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
After we've reviewed applications, the vacancy may be re-opened so please keep an eye out on any updates!