Expression of Interest - Graduate Engineering Design; North

Expression of Interest - Graduate Engineering Design (North - UK)

United Kingdom (On-site)

• Job Identification 101677
• Job Category Commercial
• Posting Date 11/13/2025, 03:46 PM
• Degree Level University
• Locations:
  United Kingdom (On-site)
• Contract Type Permanent
• Driving Required Yes
• Security Clearance Required Yes

We have a diverse set of Graduate roles available in areas such as:

• Process Engineering
• Civil & Structural Engineering
• Civil Design Engineering
• Mechanical Design Engineering
• Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

We have numerous projects located throughout the UK, with these roles being advertised for those candidates looking to be based in the North West.

• Northumbrian Water - Framework across the North East
• Sellafield - Cumbria
• Barrow - Barrow-in-Furness
• United Utilities, Urenco, M60 Simister Island - Manchester/Warrington/Chester

The programme will focus on helping you to grow your personal and leadership skills, alongside business and of course, the technical skills you will learn day-to-day on the job.

The programme is delivered in a variety of formats throughout the 2 years and will allow you to establish a network of contacts that will help and support you through your first 2 years and beyond.

We expect some of our graduates to rotate after a period of 8‑12 months, to another project/sector of the business to fully understand the depth and breadth of the services offered by the company.

Our line managers are fully supportive of the Graduate Development Programme and will be involved in helping you along the way.

In addition to the programme, we offer mentoring and support in every area of work, as well as a structured training programme to enable graduates to work towards achieving Chartership.

Graduates may have the opportunity to work on a number of exciting and progressive projects around the UK during the 2-year period, in sectors including nuclear, highways, rail, water, airports and tunnels.

The Graduate Engineering Design roles will provide an opportunity for recent engineering graduates to engage in the design, development and implementation of engineering projects. Successful candidates will work closely with experienced engineers and support with:

• Assisting in the design and development of engineering solutions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on various projects
• Participating in design reviews and project meetings
• Contributing to technical documentation and reports

You will have or expected to achieve a good result in a relevant discipline.

Have passion for Costain's Carbon Net Zero targets.

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.

Mobility to work on various projects over the 2‑year programme throughout the UK.

* Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation.

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.

All opportunities are subject to achieving the required security clearance.

These roles are permanent roles and include a bespoke 2‑year Graduate Development Programme and a technical curriculum to build your skills before moving into a substantive role in Costain.

Please include a cover letter with your application and be very specific in describing which role you are interested in and which location you are willing to work in. This will help the recruitment team in selecting the most appropriate role for you. Your cover letter should also assist you in describing your skills and attributes and areas that interest you.

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