Principal Civil & Structural Engineer (Team Manager)
Costain Group Plc
Lead civil & structural engineering team delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Defence
Road
Rail
Integrated Transport
Nuclear
Role
What you would be doing
civil design
code compliance
progress reporting
specification development
mentoring
project planning
- Assist in developing the knowledge and skills, including assisting in training and technical development of less experienced team members.
- Production of high-quality Civil & Structural engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction
- Supporting the PM in identifying change, progress reporting, tracking of issues, risks and resolutions
- Ensure that work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures, and maintain and develop awareness of current relevant codes and standards.
- Defining client requirements
- Development of specifications and sub-contract SOW’s including GI / SI contamination scopes
- Mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers
- Implement company, and where applicable client/ project policies and procedures.
- Communicate appropriately with other departments, project personnel, vendors and clients.
- Organising discipline staff, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan
- Communicate effectively with other disciplines to ensure that interfaces are clearly defined and correctly designed.
- Responsibility for Civil & Structural discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation
- Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with.
- Design of new structures, assessment of historic structures, checking and approving Civil & Structural documentation from subordinates.
- Line-manage a team of civil engineers carrying out performance management, team development, work allocation and administration of company line-management processes.
- Advice and guidance on specialist discipline matters relating to nuclear and energy sector requirements, regulations, latest technologies and industry best practice.
- Planning and delivering project tasks undertaken by the Civil & Structural team
- Optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development.
What you bring
project management
security clearance
beng
cscs
chartership
line management
- Further industry recognised training and qualifications
- Project Management experience
- Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements
- Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards
- Security Clearance
- Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering
- Line Management / Team Manager experience
- Requirements Management experience
- Significant and proven UK experience in infrastructure at all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Knowledge and experience of common forms of contracts
- Experience in leading small teams and supporting more junior engineers.
- Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline across a range of industries.
- Experience with new and historic structures, optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development.
- CSCS or CCNSG
- Chartership with ICE or IStructE
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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.
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
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
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
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