Expression of Interest - Military Leavers work placement Mechanical / Electrical Engineers, Project Managers

As a proud Armed Forces Covenant signatory, we recognise and value the breadth of experience gained through military service. We actively support Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists and military families as they transition into fulfilling civilian careers.
You will become part of a strong and growing Armed Forces Community that is already making a meaningful difference across our business.

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates wishing to develop their careers in the water sector and join our growing delivery team on the United Utilities AMP8 Framework. We are offering a 4-week work experience for military leavers with the view of long-term permanent opportunities within Costain.

As a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer / Project Manager You will be working within the wider construction delivery team engaging with designers to challenge and support efficient design development, supporting procurement and managing subcontractor delivery and commissioning both at their locations through manufacture, and on-site during installation and commissioning. Throughout this you will be supporting the development of programmes and budgets and once in delivery, managing works aligned to these whilst also proactively monitoring safe and high quality delivery.

We are looking for Candidates with the following transferrable skills:

• Able to lead people and commitment to a team

• Passionate about their role and personal development

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and seeing things through relentless and focused

• Technical problem-solving ability and critical thinking

• Safety focus

• Solution focussed and passionate about improving performance in the sector through best practice, process improvements and continuous improvement practices

• Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment

• Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of what you do

• Flexibility and adaptability to be able to respond rapidly to unexpected events, having the ability to shape our responses appropriately

• Transferrable technical experience within Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Excellent MS Office skills

Please register your interest and we look forward to speaking with you about our opportunities.

• Relevant engineering or project management experience
• Driving licence