Design Engineer - All Levels at Costain Group Plc in Brighton, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

design collaboration

safety performance

work packages

technical reviews

tender deliverables

kpi reporting

Collaborate with suppliers, other designers, construction team and similar to produce a robust and safe design output.
Collaborate and ensure learning is shared, proactively challenge / celebrate safety performance
Completion of work packages to cost, time and quality needs, managing change and other resources / people as required to achieve this.
Coordinating project work activities between team members – such as interdisciplinary reviews
Engaging / leading technical reviews, meetings and presentations to support scope delivery, closing out of technical actions.
Actively learn and share best practice into the discipline team
Production and checking of tendering and design deliverables, aligned with your technical discipline, to meet project needs and client requirements.
Support to others in the project team and wider Costain to ensure project and corporate outcomes are achieved, in particular Costain sustainability targets. Support project reporting data such as KPIs / carbon etc

Requirements

chartered

degree

water

mechanical

electrical

cdm

Be able to manage resources as required
Be able to lead design meetings, deliver presentations and groups
Progressing towards a Chartered professional review with relevant chartered body such as ICE, CIWEM
Be able to accurately report progress / risk / opportunities / change etc
Understand sustainable design essentials
Have working knowledge of UK Regulatory framework associated with technical discipline, ie CDM, Electrical, Environmental, Process etc
Have design engineering experience within (Mechanical, Civils, Electrical or ICA)
Able to support estimate development – scoping / hours / risks / assumptions
Water / Wastewater experience
Degree or equivalent in a related engineering discipline (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical, ICA)
Driving licence
Able to work accurately and deliver to promise, predict and report potential challenges to delivery

Benefits

Information not given or found

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

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

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

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

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

design collaboration

safety performance

work packages

technical reviews

tender deliverables

kpi reporting

Collaborate with suppliers, other designers, construction team and similar to produce a robust and safe design output.
Collaborate and ensure learning is shared, proactively challenge / celebrate safety performance
Completion of work packages to cost, time and quality needs, managing change and other resources / people as required to achieve this.
Coordinating project work activities between team members – such as interdisciplinary reviews
Engaging / leading technical reviews, meetings and presentations to support scope delivery, closing out of technical actions.
Actively learn and share best practice into the discipline team
Production and checking of tendering and design deliverables, aligned with your technical discipline, to meet project needs and client requirements.
Support to others in the project team and wider Costain to ensure project and corporate outcomes are achieved, in particular Costain sustainability targets. Support project reporting data such as KPIs / carbon etc

Requirements

chartered

degree

water

mechanical

electrical

cdm

Be able to manage resources as required
Be able to lead design meetings, deliver presentations and groups
Progressing towards a Chartered professional review with relevant chartered body such as ICE, CIWEM
Be able to accurately report progress / risk / opportunities / change etc
Understand sustainable design essentials
Have working knowledge of UK Regulatory framework associated with technical discipline, ie CDM, Electrical, Environmental, Process etc
Have design engineering experience within (Mechanical, Civils, Electrical or ICA)
Able to support estimate development – scoping / hours / risks / assumptions
Water / Wastewater experience
Degree or equivalent in a related engineering discipline (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical, ICA)
Driving licence
Able to work accurately and deliver to promise, predict and report potential challenges to delivery

Benefits

Information not given or found

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

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

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

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

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

Design Engineer - All Levels

Costain Group Plc

Design Engineer - All Levels

Costain Group Plc

Description

design collaboration

safety performance

work packages

technical reviews

tender deliverables

kpi reporting

Requirements

chartered

degree

water

mechanical

electrical

cdm

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

design collaboration

safety performance

work packages

technical reviews

tender deliverables

kpi reporting

Requirements

chartered

degree

water

mechanical

electrical

cdm

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Founded 1865

Year Established

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

5% reduced incidents

Safety improvement

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

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.

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.

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