The posting
Job Description
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About the role
To assist the Contract SHE functions and support the development of SHE solutions to enable the Contract / Operational Teams to implement the Group SHE Management System. To gain experience, knowledge and develop relationships with stakeholders, whilst maintaining an independent and objective view of SHE Performance on the Contract.
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About the project
Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.
Graduate Development Programme
By joining our 2-year Graduate programme, you’ll get the best of both worlds—great technical development and exciting opportunities to grow your personal confidence and leadership skills. You’ll be working alongside your team to deliver standout, best-in-class projects across the infrastructure sector, all while learning and building your career step by step.
The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is also a fantastic chance to meet and network with other graduates joining us at the same time. You’ll connect with people across different projects and disciplines throughout the UK, creating a supportive community from day one. Throughout the 2 years, you’ll come together both in person and virtually to take part in engaging modules and activities such as “Growing your Career,” “Costain In Action,” and “Group Coaching.” These sessions are designed to inspire you, challenge you in the best way, and help you get the most out of your programme.
Your line manager will be fully on hand to support your learning, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to talk through how you can put what you’re learning into your everyday work.
We also strongly recommend getting involved with our Graduate and Apprentice network (GRaAPs). It’s a brilliant way to meet other Early Careers members, discover what’s happening across different teams and projects, and explore areas of the business that genuinely interest you—helping you shape your future learning and direction.
And as a graduate, you’ll have the chance to help influence and shape future recruitment programmes and early careers opportunities—making a real difference to what comes next for future intakes.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assist and support the SHE and Contract Operational and Supply Chain Teams and develop relationships with Stakeholders to successfully implement the Group SHE Management System
- Assist and develop skills to enable the future delivery of training, to allow the contract team to successfully implement the Group SHE Management System
- Assist and support the SHE, Contract Operational and Supply Chain Contractors in the delivery of the Contract SHE requirements
- Assist and actively support the delivery of the annual Contract and Group SHE Objectives
- Assist and actively engage with the Contract SHE Assurance programme to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements
- Actively assist with the investigation of all unplanned events and close out of assurance findings, ensuring lessons are shared in accordance with the Group SHE Management System
- Assist with the timely reporting, analysis, and use of SHE data to support and influence the Contract Leadership Team
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Grad IOSH
Desirable
- Work placement and / or relevant SHE experience in relevant industry / field
- Grad IOSH and registered for Initial Professional Development (IPD).
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Health & Safety Management / Health, Safety and Environmental Management or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree with an element of Environmental Management
About Us
Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
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Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP7 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.



