Key Takeaways
- Join a 2-year Graduate Development Programme focused on technical and leadership skills.
- Work on water and wastewater projects across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions.
- Requires a Mechanical Engineering Degree (or equivalent) and a Full UK Driving License.
- Applications require an intent code generated via the Connectr platform.
About the Role
As a Graduate 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.
Graduate Development Programme
This is a 2-year programme designed to provide both technical development and opportunities to grow personal confidence and leadership skills. You will work alongside your team to deliver projects across the infrastructure sector.
The programme includes networking opportunities with other graduates, with in-person and virtual modules and activities such as “Growing your Career,” “Costain In Action,” and “Group Coaching.”
Your line manager will support your learning, and you will have opportunities to apply what you learn in your everyday work. Involvement with the Graduate and Apprentice network (GRaAPs) is encouraged to connect with other Early Careers members and explore different areas of the business.
As a graduate, you will have the chance to 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 years.
About You
- A 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.
- Ability to work accurately and appreciate its importance to the team.
- Willingness to learn with appropriate instruction.
- Excel at building and maintaining positive relationships.
- Ability to thrive in pressured situations.
- Ability to empathise and communicate with all people, regardless of their background or circumstances.
- Full UK Driving License.
Application Process
To apply, you must first generate an intent code by visiting https://costain.connectr.co.uk/careers. Applications without this code will not be processed. You will be asked a few questions to help determine if the role and company are right for you.