Principal Civil Design Engineer

Costain Group Plc

The Role

Overview

Lead civil design from concept to detail and construction support for water/wastewater projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • design coordination
  • bim compliance
  • civil design
  • design info
  • environmental design
  • safety management

Tasks

-Ensure co-ordination of designs with all other disciplines internal and external to CMDP for the benefit of the project as a whole -Maintain files and records throughout the duration of contracts and ensure BIM compliance -Provide design information to support proposals and estimating -Reduce waste to a minimum from all departmental activities -Produce civil designs which are cost effective, sustainable, meet the requirements of the solution and which can be constructed and commissioned effectively -Assist in supervising and developing staff -Maintain a personal development plan -Assist in ensuring a safe working environment for all staff -Ensure designs take account of environmental issues -Ensure compliance with CDM

Requirements

  • bim
  • projectwise
  • excel
  • chartered
  • driving licence
  • team management

What You Bring

-Developed influencing & negotiation skills -Full UK driving licence -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic working environment -Experience with BIM and digital delivery practices -Educated to Degree Level & preferably Chartered -Experience of Off-Site Manufacture practices -Team player with excellent interpersonal skills -Water sector experience with an understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes -Proven track record of delivering on time and to budget -Line / team management experience in a Design and Build environment -Previous experience working in Joint Ventures -A positive, results focused, flexible can-do approach with the ability to influence and motivate others -Must be willing and able to travel to sites within region and occasionally to other office locations in UK -Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety -IT skills including MS Office, advanced Excel, Teams, SharePoint, (ProjectWise - desirable although not essential)

The Company

About Costain Group Plc

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Water

Energy

Defence

Road

Rail

Integrated Transport

Nuclear

Utilities