Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer
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Qualifications
- Understanding of the CDM Regulations
- Minimum 2:1 achieved in a Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering degree accredited by the ICE or IStructE
- MSc or MEng in a Civil or Structural Engineering degree preferred
- Work experience relevant to the Civil & Structural Engineering sector preferred but not essential
- Have experience working with Eurocodes and British Standards
- Have passion for Costain's Carbon Net Zero targets
- IT proficient
- 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
- Excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills
- This role is mainly based in our Manchester or London offices with ad hoc site visits across the first 2 years. As some of our project sites are based in remote locations, it is worth noting that you will be required to have the ability to travel to site Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation. #LI-NP1
- Excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills This role is mainly based in our Manchester or London offices with ad hoc site visits across the first 2 years. As some of our project sites are based in remote locations, it is worth noting that you will be required to have the ability to travel to site Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation. #LI-NP1
Responsibilities
- Preparing engineering design calculations, specifications and reports utilising emerging digital technology and in line with latest codes & standards
- Supporting the successful delivery of design projects in line with the contracted cost and programme Communicating with other members of the project team & supply chain, often in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Coordinating the detailing and drawing requirements on the project
- Developing designer’s risk assessments
- Identifying opportunities to improve the sustainability considerations in our projects including delivering low carbon solutions in our design processes
- Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes and automating design deliverables
- Support the Work Winning team
- Full engagement with the Costain professional development scheme to become a Chartered Engineer within 3-4 year period
- Location: The roles will be based at either our Manchester or London offices. Please specify your preferred location on your job application.
- Costain 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.
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