Projectwide Engineering Lead at Costain Group Plc in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

program optimisation

design integration

change control

risk management

constructability

cdm compliance

Fostering Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Identifying and implement opportunities for optimization of project programme
Discharging appropriate Lead Designer duties
Management of appropriate technical subcontractors
Ensuring collaborative working, the right behaviours and culture within the team
Liaising and interfacing with other appropriate disciplines and third parties: Commercial, Planning, Consents & Engagement etc (not exhaustive list) providing the necessary technical input as a principal project Subject Matter Expert (SME) where applicable.
Management of Design integration and change control during construction
Appropriately identify, manage, communicate and mitigate Risk
Championing Health, Safety and Welfare (HS&W)
Ensuring that the delivered permanent and temporary designs are subject to constructability reviews
Prioritise appropriate and integrated technical change control. Ensuring that it is managed, monitored and the implications (including derogations) are assessed and authorised, as appropriate.
Leading the Project wide Engineering teams across SCS (S1/S2), ensuring consistency across the DU and asset team, and ensuring diligent and timely reporting, escalating as appropriate.
Ensuring that the works are appropriately considerate for maintenance and health, safety and welfare during construction and in-use.
Leading compliance with the CDM 2015 Regulations from a technical perspective

Requirements

digital engineering

cscs card

chartered engineer

degree

leadership

multi-disciplinary

Extensive experience of large complex infrasturcture projects in the rail, highways, water or energy sectors.
Understanding of digital engineering in design and construction phases and of using the Digital Plan of Works.
Strong communication and leadership skills
Extensive experience in project-based design and engineering management across all project stages
Expert understanding of Engineering Principles and extensive technical knowledge
Experience of managing the challenges associated with multi-disciplinary teams.
Relevant CSCS Card
Educated to degree or higher and hold relevant professional qualification
Chartered Engineer (ICE, iMechE, iStructE, IET, CIOB, CIHT, other)

Benefits

Temporary Works
Sustained Continuing Professional Development.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1865

Year Established

Established in 1865, the company has over 150 years of experience in engineering and construction.

A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors.
Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients.
Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure.
Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes.
Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management.
Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

Culture + Values

5% reduced incidents

Safety improvement

Achieved a 5% reduction in workplace incidents over the past three years through comprehensive safety training and equipment upgrades.

100% renewable energy

Energy commitment

Committed to sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.

95% satisfaction rate

Customer loyalty

Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

50% engagement increase

Employee wellness

Increased employee engagement by 50% through initiatives focused on mental and physical wellbeing.

Integrity – doing the right things in the right way
Customer focus – striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs
Be collaborative – teamwork through being connective and inclusive
Be curious – being innovative, agile and constantly learning
Be caring – being empathetic and considerate in what we do
Be courageous – being bold and committed to being better

Environment + Sustainability

38% Scope 1 Emissions

Carbon Reduction Target

Achieved a significant reduction in operational emissions compared to baseline.

80% HVO Fuel Mix

Sustainable Fuel Adoption

Increased the proportion of hydrotreated vegetable oil in the fuel mix.

10% Emission Intensity

Carbon Efficiency Improvement

Reduced emission intensity per revenue unit compared to baseline.

100% Renewable Electricity

Clean Energy Transition

All office energy consumption sourced from renewable tariff-backed providers.

Commitment to deliver low-carbon whole-life solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035
Net zero target for operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 1, 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2045)
Emission intensity (tCO₂e/£M revenue) reduced by 10% compared to baseline
Introduction of a Low Carbon Materials mandate for concrete, cement and asphalt
October 2024 Board-approved climate transition plan with accelerated decarbonisation targets
Carbon reduction tool deployed in 2024 for enhanced Scope 1, 2 and supply-chain emissions tracking
PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure achieved Q4 2024
Company awarded London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in 2024

Inclusion & Diversity

75% Participation

Best Companies Accreditation 2024

Achieved 'A Very Good Company to Work for' Best Companies one-star accreditation with 75% employee participation.

26 Weeks Leave

Enhanced Parental Leave Policy

Improved maternity and adoption leave to 26 weeks full pay, paternity leave to 8 weeks full pay, and introduced 5 days paid carers' leave.

46/50 Score

Considerate Constructors Scheme

Achieved an average score of 46/50 in Considerate Constructor Scheme contracts, exceeding the industry average of 41.

41% Spend

SME Contract Spend

41% of total contract spend (£650m) went to SMEs in 2024, exceeding the UK Government's 33% target.

Achieved Disability Confident Level 3 and Disability Confident Leader status in 2024
Workforce of ~14,500 people across 170+ sites, with over 30 million hours worked in FY 2024
Since 2016, engagement increased and incidents halved, reflecting safer and more engaged workforce

Articles

Careers at Costain

Sustainability

Our Projects

Role

Description

program optimisation

design integration

change control

risk management

constructability

cdm compliance

Fostering Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Identifying and implement opportunities for optimization of project programme
Discharging appropriate Lead Designer duties
Management of appropriate technical subcontractors
Ensuring collaborative working, the right behaviours and culture within the team
Liaising and interfacing with other appropriate disciplines and third parties: Commercial, Planning, Consents & Engagement etc (not exhaustive list) providing the necessary technical input as a principal project Subject Matter Expert (SME) where applicable.
Management of Design integration and change control during construction
Appropriately identify, manage, communicate and mitigate Risk
Championing Health, Safety and Welfare (HS&W)
Ensuring that the delivered permanent and temporary designs are subject to constructability reviews
Prioritise appropriate and integrated technical change control. Ensuring that it is managed, monitored and the implications (including derogations) are assessed and authorised, as appropriate.
Leading the Project wide Engineering teams across SCS (S1/S2), ensuring consistency across the DU and asset team, and ensuring diligent and timely reporting, escalating as appropriate.
Ensuring that the works are appropriately considerate for maintenance and health, safety and welfare during construction and in-use.
Leading compliance with the CDM 2015 Regulations from a technical perspective

Requirements

digital engineering

cscs card

chartered engineer

degree

leadership

multi-disciplinary

Extensive experience of large complex infrasturcture projects in the rail, highways, water or energy sectors.
Understanding of digital engineering in design and construction phases and of using the Digital Plan of Works.
Strong communication and leadership skills
Extensive experience in project-based design and engineering management across all project stages
Expert understanding of Engineering Principles and extensive technical knowledge
Experience of managing the challenges associated with multi-disciplinary teams.
Relevant CSCS Card
Educated to degree or higher and hold relevant professional qualification
Chartered Engineer (ICE, iMechE, iStructE, IET, CIOB, CIHT, other)

Benefits

Temporary Works
Sustained Continuing Professional Development.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1865

Year Established

Established in 1865, the company has over 150 years of experience in engineering and construction.

A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors.
Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients.
Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure.
Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes.
Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management.
Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

Culture + Values

5% reduced incidents

Safety improvement

Achieved a 5% reduction in workplace incidents over the past three years through comprehensive safety training and equipment upgrades.

100% renewable energy

Energy commitment

Committed to sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.

95% satisfaction rate

Customer loyalty

Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

50% engagement increase

Employee wellness

Increased employee engagement by 50% through initiatives focused on mental and physical wellbeing.

Integrity – doing the right things in the right way
Customer focus – striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs
Be collaborative – teamwork through being connective and inclusive
Be curious – being innovative, agile and constantly learning
Be caring – being empathetic and considerate in what we do
Be courageous – being bold and committed to being better

Environment + Sustainability

38% Scope 1 Emissions

Carbon Reduction Target

Achieved a significant reduction in operational emissions compared to baseline.

80% HVO Fuel Mix

Sustainable Fuel Adoption

Increased the proportion of hydrotreated vegetable oil in the fuel mix.

10% Emission Intensity

Carbon Efficiency Improvement

Reduced emission intensity per revenue unit compared to baseline.

100% Renewable Electricity

Clean Energy Transition

All office energy consumption sourced from renewable tariff-backed providers.

Commitment to deliver low-carbon whole-life solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035
Net zero target for operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 1, 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2045)
Emission intensity (tCO₂e/£M revenue) reduced by 10% compared to baseline
Introduction of a Low Carbon Materials mandate for concrete, cement and asphalt
October 2024 Board-approved climate transition plan with accelerated decarbonisation targets
Carbon reduction tool deployed in 2024 for enhanced Scope 1, 2 and supply-chain emissions tracking
PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure achieved Q4 2024
Company awarded London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in 2024

Inclusion & Diversity

75% Participation

Best Companies Accreditation 2024

Achieved 'A Very Good Company to Work for' Best Companies one-star accreditation with 75% employee participation.

26 Weeks Leave

Enhanced Parental Leave Policy

Improved maternity and adoption leave to 26 weeks full pay, paternity leave to 8 weeks full pay, and introduced 5 days paid carers' leave.

46/50 Score

Considerate Constructors Scheme

Achieved an average score of 46/50 in Considerate Constructor Scheme contracts, exceeding the industry average of 41.

41% Spend

SME Contract Spend

41% of total contract spend (£650m) went to SMEs in 2024, exceeding the UK Government's 33% target.

Achieved Disability Confident Level 3 and Disability Confident Leader status in 2024
Workforce of ~14,500 people across 170+ sites, with over 30 million hours worked in FY 2024
Since 2016, engagement increased and incidents halved, reflecting safer and more engaged workforce

Articles

Careers at Costain

Sustainability

Our Projects