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Graduate Civil Engineer
Costain Group
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Source date: 11/6/2026
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Job Description 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 your complete this step to obtain the code required for your application form as applications without a code will not be processed. About the role As a Graduate Civil 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 and will acquire technical, leadership and project management skills and experience. Click the link for the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications - OPSEH02 - Graduate Site Engineer.pdf About the project Due to continued growth in our Water sector, we are recruiting for Graduate Civil Engineers to join our Northumbrian Water Framework. Costain have won extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by Northumbrian Water to the Living Water Enterprise to help shape and deliver its strategic infrastructure upgrade programme with contracts valued up to c.£670m to Costain over 15 years. Graduate Development Programme By joining our 2-year Graduate programme, you’ll get the best of both worlds—great technical development and exciting opportunities to grow your personal confidence and leadership skills. You’ll be working alongside your team to deliver standout, best-in-class projects across the infrastructure sector, all while learning and building your career step by step. The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is also a fantastic chance to meet and network with other graduates joining us at the same time. You’ll connect with people across different projects and disciplines throughout the UK, creating a supportive community from day one. Throughout the 2 years, you’ll come together both in person and virtually to take part in engaging modules and activities such as “Growing your Career,” “Costain In Action,” and “Group Coaching.” These sessions are designed to inspire you, challenge you in the best way, and help you get the most out of your programme. Your line manager will be fully on hand to support your learning, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to talk through how you can put what you’re learning into your everyday work. We also strongly recommend getting involved with our Graduate and Apprentice network (GRaAPs). It’s a brilliant way to meet other Early Careers members, discover what’s happening across different teams and projects, and explore areas of the business that genuinely interest you—helping you shape your future learning and direction. And as a graduate, you’ll have the chance to help influence and shape future recruitment programmes and early careers opportunities—making a real difference to what comes next for future intakes. 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 You will have or expected to achieve a good result in a Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent 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 LI-NP1 Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign Costain has been awarded a new contract on the Northumbrian Water Alliance, created to deliver 12 years of Complex Delivery works within the North East of England. Under the new contract, Costain will work with Northumbrian Water and its key partners where the main scope of work will include design, construction and commissioning of new water and wastewater treatment assets, asset renewals/modifications, refurbishments, and extension to treatment works. Job Info Job Identification 103570 Job Category Operations Engineering Posting Date 11/06/2026 Locations NE4 7YA (On-site) Contract Type Permanent Driving Required Yes Security Clearance Required No