Mechanical Engineer

Costain Group PLC; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for graduates to join their Mechanical Engineering Graduate Development Programme. This program offers significant opportunities for personal and technical development while working on various projects across the UK. Graduates will gain key skills in project management and engineering, tackling tasks from site operations to commercial management. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields and a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Achieved or on track for a Bachelor's degree at grade 2:2 or above.
• Full UK Drivers Licence is required.
• Passion for Carbon Net Zero targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations to ensure safety and quality.
• Write method statements and risk assessments.
• Support procurement of resources.
• Implement quality control processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

CMDP is a joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment that has secured a new AMP8 Capital Programme. The Strategic Delivery Partner Framework Agreement with Southern Water covers Water supply and wastewater treatment work in the eastern half of its region (Kent & Sussex). Between 2025‑2030 CMDP+ will deliver critical investment to Water and Wastewater infrastructure across the region, including upgrades to Water and Wastewater Treatment Works, Pumping Stations and Reservoirs.

Purpose of the role: To develop the skills required to allow you to become responsible for key elements of work on a project, taking a significant role in mechanical engineering and technical delivery as well as managing aspects of time, cost and quality. You will acquire technical, leadership and project management skills and experience through the Graduate Development Programme.

The Graduate Development Programme will focus on helping you grow your personal and leadership skills, alongside business knowledge and 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 allows 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction including planning and sequencing of operations.
• Writing method statements and risk assessments.
• Supporting procurement of sub‑contractors, labour, plant and material resources.
• Providing team briefings covering operational requirements and performance updates.
• Implementing quality control and QA processes to meet regulatory requirements.
• Commercial and contract management.
• Supporting design development and design management.
• Providing scope and growth development proposals and work winning.

Qualifications

• You will have achieved or are on track to achieve a Bachelor's degree at grade 2:2 or above in a Mechanical degree or relevant discipline.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.
• Have passion for Costain's Carbon Net Zero targets.
• A willingness to learn with appropriate instruction.
• Excel at building and maintaining positive relationships.
• The ability to thrive in pressured situations.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills.
• Mobility to work on various projects over the 2‑year programme throughout the UK.
• Will be required to travel to site; remote locations are common.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance).
• If you are invited to interview, you will need to produce your passport and/or right‑to‑work documentation.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.government. uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign