Graduate Project Engineer

• A Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical or Process Engineering

We are committed to developing the next generation of engineering and project management professionals.

The successful candidate will receive structured development and mentoring, through Costain’s Graduate Development Programme, with opportunities to work towards relevant professional qualifications and certifications, such as:

• Engineering Council professional registration towards IEng or CEng, in association with relevant professional institution.
•  APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) or equivalent project management training.
• Development in project controls, risk management and commercial management.
• Water-industry technical and regulatory training.
• Internal technical and project management training.
  
  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!
  
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Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of best value engineering design projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Work collaboratively in establishing project scopes, programmes, budgets, deliverables and resource requirements.
• Manage change control, cost management and management of project deliverables.
• Develop a sound understanding of engineering design principles, and compliance within the regulated water sector.
• Develop an understanding of constructability, operability, maintainability and whole-life cost considerations.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders whilst clearly managing expectation.
• Develop an understanding of project budgets, resource requirements, forecasting and typical commercial performance metrics.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across project activities using relevant engineering standards and specifications with an added focus on sustainability, the environment and whole-life value of engineering decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• A strong interest in the UK water and infrastructure sectors.
• Passion for Costain's Net Zero targets
• Competence with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• An interest in project management and developing commercial awareness.
• A willingness to learn with appropriate instruction
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to empathise and communicate with all people, regardless of their background or circumstances
• Excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills
• Mobility to work on various projects over the 2-year programme throughout the UK

Desirable

• Relevant university projects, placements, internships or experience within engineering, infrastructure or construction environments will be considered positively.

• A Master's Degree in an engineering discipline such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical or Process Engineering

We are committed to developing the next generation of engineering and project management professionals.

The successful candidate will receive structured development and mentoring, through Costain's Graduate Development Programme, with opportunities to work towards relevant professional qualifications and certifications, such as:

• Engineering Council professional registration towards IEng or CEng, in association with relevant professional institution.
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) or equivalent project management training.
• Development in project controls, risk management and commercial management.
• Water-industry technical and regulatory training.
• Internal technical and project management training.
  
  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!
  
  #LI-NP1