Graduate Project Engineering Manager

As a Graduate Project Engineering Manager 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.

Working alongside experienced engineers, project managers and technical specialists, you will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle from feasibility and optioneering through design, assurance and construction support, while developing the commercial, technical and leadership skills required to progress into a Project Engineering Manager role, by delivering best value outcomes to our clients.

The roles will be based at either our Manchester office or London office.

Please specify your preferr ed 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."