Costain Group PLC

Software Engineer

• Support the configuration and maintenance of Oracle HCM Cloud modules, including Core HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Talent, and Absence Management.
• Assist with implementing system changes, following agreed design and change processes.
• Support testing activities (unit testing, regression testing) and document outcomes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining reports using OTBI and BI Publisher.
• Support building and maintaining SQL-based data models.
• Help investigate reporting discrepancies and data issues raised by stakeholders
• Support data uploads using HCM Data Loader (HDL) and HCM Spreadsheet Data Loader (HSDL).
• Assist with preparing, validating and troubleshooting data load files.
• Support integration monitoring and issue investigation, escalating complex issues where required.
• Assist with Payroll and Absence-related activities, including validation, reconciliation support and issue investigation.
• Support analysis of payroll errors and absence processing issues
• Act as an escalation point for the HR System Support Team for BAU tickets and Service Requests.
• Assist in diagnosing system issues and applying fixes, or escalating appropriately.
• Support end users with system queries and basic troubleshooting.
• Build understanding of Oracle HCM architecture, data structures and best practice.
• Develop skills in Fast Formula, reporting and configuration.
• Actively participate in training, knowledge sharing sessions, and documentation activities.

HCM Developer

Mechanical Engineer

• Lead civil designs from optioneering through to detail design and construction support across AMP8 programme of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects
• Ensure compliance with CDM
• Produce civil designs which are cost effective, sustainable, and meet the requirements of the solution and which can be constructed and commissioned effectively
• 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
• Assist in supervising and developing staff
• Assist in ensuring a safe working environment for all staff
• Reduce waste to a minimum from all departmental activities
• Embrace our ‘can do’ culture in which delivering against commitments and providing customer satisfaction are considered key to success

Lead Civil Design Engineer

Product Designer

• Delivering engineering solutions at a project / framework level from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detail design and construction support.
• To lead a team of discipline design engineers in the development of wastewater technical solutions from initial need statement through optioneering, solution development, value engineering, detail design and construction support.
• Ensure affordable design solutions are developed within project budget and solution risk is appropriately managed and communicated throughout the solution development process.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with the client, design teams, construction staff and supply chain representatives to promote buildability and supply chain efficiency in design outputs.
• Ensure sustainable design solutions completed in accordance with CDM Regulations
• Provide design solutions that meet all the requirements of the programme’s systems and governance procedures
• Agree design budgets, monitor performance against the budget and provide forecast costs to completion for individual projects
• Record, monitor and control design changes in order to maximise cost efficiency
• Establish and agree design costs and programme timescales with the Project Manager and Principal Design Manager, providing report metrics regularly including narrative.
• Organise the work required and document the Design Management Plan / Project Execution Plan
• Deliver the design stage outputs of each project within the agreed timescale and budget

Design Manager

Learning and Development

• Reporting into a more experienced member of staff who will guide you through your apprenticeship.
• Working with and supporting the team to meet their objectives while maintaining your own professional development.
• General Admin duties (photocopying, typing notes/reports)
• Diary management including booking meeting rooms, travel, accommodation and events
• Document control and data entry (scanning and uploading documents/filing)
• Processing E1 orders / invoicing and Purchase card reconciliation
• Able to manage e-mails and answer enquiries
• Interacting and building relationships with stakeholders either by phone, email or in person
• Working towards formal qualification (keeping a work diary outlining your training progress throughout your apprenticeship)

Talent Development Apprentice

Controller

• Lead a document control team, setting objectives and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Oversee the implementation and optimisation of the document management system.
• Establish and maintain document control procedures and standards that comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication and information sharing among project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to team members on document control systems and best practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing, distribution, and storage of all project documents.
• Generate comprehensive reports on document status, compliance, and performance metrics.

Senior Document Controller

Manager

• Develop, implement, and maintain document control procedures, standards, and systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, contractual, and company documentation standards (e.g., ISO 19650)
• Manage the full document lifecycle: creation, review, approval, distribution, retention, and archiving
• Ensure that information meets required quality and specifications and is collected, managed and transferred effectively ensuring its value is understood, maximised and reused
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of document control professionals
• Set performance objectives, conduct appraisals, and oversee training initiatives
• Promote a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Administer and optimise the use of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
• Ensure data integrity, user access control, and system functionality
• Drive system upgrades, user training, and support
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to meet information management needs
• Coordinate document reviews, approvals, and external/internal submissions
• Provide clear reporting on document control metrics, compliance, and project readiness
• Conduct regular audits of document control practices
• Implement corrective and preventative actions to address non-conformities
• Maintain detailed records of audits, inspections, and compliance checks
• Champion best practices and technological advancements in document control and information management
• Identify inefficiencies and lead initiatives to streamline processes and increase automation

Document Control Manager

• Executing requirements management processes.
• Managing configuration and general change management of technical artifacts and documentation within role remit.
• Reporting progress on requirements management activities.
• Other discharged responsibilities of the Chief Systems Engineer.
• Executing processes detailed within the design management and in accordance with the Costain Way.
• Act as lead (and carry out where required) requirements management activities for allocated projects including: Elicitation, Requirements writing, Change and configuration management (baselining and requirements technical change), Decomposition, derivation, traceability.
• Own the requirements management environment for allocated projects and ensure that all requirements (and related artefacts) are captured within the environment and kept up to date. Access may be required by non-systems engineers once it has been set up, you will also need to ensure these users have appropriate access and provide informal training.
• Lead (and carry out where required) the verification and validation of requirements for allocated projects through liaising and getting support from Costain and subcontractor leads and SMEs.
• Own the Project Facility requirements sets and VVCRMs for allocated projects.
• Lead and support the definition of the system architecture for the Project Facility.
• Providing continuous improvement feedback on requirements management processes where required.

Requirements Manager

Architect

• Responsible for the management of CS&A design and engineering aspects of the Programme
• Lead and manage the CS&A designers, whether they are Costain Engineering and Design or external consultants or subcontractors
• Ensure that the management systems, including digital processes and systems, are followed
• Responsible for project discipline technical, compliance, quality, resources and budget performance
• Coordinating project work activities between project discipline teams and resolving technical / budget challenges
• Collaborate and produce a robust and safe design output
• Ensure designs are safe, sustainable, and efficient to construct
• Oversee management of CS&A design change

Civil, Structural & Architectural Responsible Engineer

• Ensure compliance with The Costain Way gates & controls for design commissions within your control
• Control flow of information between parties to ensure relevant information is available to the relevant teams at the right time, including supply chain partners
• Prepare design scopes and agree deliverable requirements in collaboration with relevant teams
• Co-ordination of reporting aligned to the Framework requirements and agreed KPIs
• Management of the allocated design partner and project teams to delivery against agreed design deliverables, programmes & budgets
• Hold and record regular design meetings to actively manage progress and coordination
• Co-ordinate and manage design risk, buildability, carbon and DfMA workshops (amongst others)
• Liaise closely with other members of the team to support package procurement and any respective supply chain partners
• Work closely with commercial team to ensure engagement with supply chain partners to support the design development with timely provision of design information
• Ensuring design compliance with UU, industry and Costain standards; ensuring necessary derogations are secured as required. Challenge design solutions to ensure a safe, efficient and buildable design, considering DfMA and low carbon solutions which meet the Client’s affordability challenges
• Coordination and recording of design reviews, technical assurance reviews and CDM reviews
• Ensure design is implemented and managed aligned to the project BIM strategy
• Be conversant with current legislation, especially that which applies to health and safety, which is relevant to tasks being carried out
• Promote the business in a professional manner to both external and internal persons or organisations
• Maintain and grow professional working relationships with the design team, delivery team, commercial team, and employer team and communicate well with them

• Providing commercial input at work winning stage
• Responsibility for ensuring adequate commercial resourcing of project teams
• Management of commercial personnel responsible for Main Contract management and administration
• Supply chain management (including supply chain contract administration)
• Commercial Document Control
• Cost capture and control (including completion of the CLR)
• Commercial reporting
• Planning & programme management
• Responsible for cash management
• Liaison and negotiation with the Customer’s commercial and / or project teams
• Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the necessary internal and external periodic valuations and reports are prepared and issued in line with deadlines
• Implement commercial procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements
• Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
• Provide guidance and support to the commercial team and develop the skills and competencies of the staff to ensure successful succession planning
• Recruit appropriately competent commercial personnel in accordance with project needs and company procedures
• Provide commercial advice to the Contract Leader and/or Sector management team
• Work alongside the Commercial Managers from other sectors/projects to ensure a consistent approach across the business
• Manage and report on matters relating to insurances relevant to the project
• Review value management and advise on Risk management
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager

Commercial Manager

Engineering Manager

• Manage the development and implementation of design proposals ensuring they meet customer requirements including budget constraints, presenting proposals for approval to the customer.
• The design should deliver: - Safety in construction and use - Quality within affordable parameters - Ease of maintenance, energy efficiency with minimum environmental impact - Innovation to meet customer goals and positive impact on the local community.
• Manage and ensure effective briefing of the Design Team including M&E elements. This includes, where necessary, the management of any 3rd parties or novated design teams to ensure that they meet all customer specifications, and where necessary, checking the competence and resources of any incumbent design teams or 3rd parties.
• Manage Subcontractor design packages and technical approvals.
• Provide advice and guidance on the “buildability” of the design proposals to the design and construction teams on all packages.
• Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as town planning, building control and services e.g. gas and water.
• Support Change Control Process.
• Lead Value Engineering Process.
• Support the Safety by Design & Engineering forum or other similar forums, representing the business stream, as required.
• Lead the development and management of the design deliverables programme: - Ensure there is a clear schedule of design deliverables - Lead gate reviews activities to ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off is achieved at each project gate to include appropriate communication to project manager and principal design manager - Lead the co-ordination and production of design data, design deliverables, reports and documentation essential to the project and contractual requirements and report progress against the design deliverables programme.
• Support implementation of the BIM protocols, including teamwork and collaboration and the management and sharing of data relating to BIM models.
• Support BIM management during the bid stage ensuring the supply chain is fully aware of BIM requirements.
• Consider the application of Lean construction techniques in order to save money, reduce waste and optimise construction.
• Ensure that learning and best practice is captured from the bid/project with the aim of sharing it across the business stream and the business.
• Proactively contribute to the Risk and Value Management process.
• Ensure a relentless focus on safety by design.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Engineering team and other departments and also external partners.
• Communicates with key project stakeholders; progress, design challenges and outcomes effectively to ensure alignment and manage expectations.
• Manage the allocation of design resources, financial and material resources to optimise project design outcomes; design budgets, design forecast and ensuring design resources are utilised efficiently.
• Ensure that engineering outputs are in accordance with client requirements and standards. This will include, validation processes, testing and best practice to maintain design or product integrity.
• Managing the design team responsible for the project design deliverables ensuring they are completed on time, within budget while also facilitating smooth transition between project phases.

HV Transmission Engineering Manager

Project Manager

• Help co-ordinate the overall transformation portfolio enabling smooth projects running end to end
• Support the head of TMO in ensuring effective project and change management achieve the intended benefits
• Ensure that we report against predictability performance and cost for projects

Junior Project Manager

Application Engineer

• Working closely with the Technical Systems team.
• Developing and implementing digital solutions across the business.
• Maintain and develop existing web applications and business reporting.
• Contribute to Infrastructure improvement projects related to the systems that we support.
• Active participation in troubleshooting, debugging, and updating systems.
• Attend workshops with Engineering Users to define system requirements.
• Basic working knowledge of programming languages (C#, Java, T-SQL).
• Be familiar with following systems, SharePoint, Power BI, SQL Server, MS Azure & AWS

Graduate Applications Engineer

• Plan, oversee and actively manage the work winning process for the framework opportunities from tender strategy through to submission, in line with Costain Work Winning Best Practice.
• Establish the initial tender strategy, liaising with both Project Managers and Commercial representatives then lead and deliver proposals using in framework resource
• Engagement with the supply chain, estimating team and wider Costain business to establish clear requirements and responsibilities and lead kick-off sessions
• Develop the tender programme, monitoring progress and ensuring milestones are met
• Lead and manage reviews of customer enquiry documentation and complete scope gap reviews.
• Prepare relevant governance documentation in conjunction with the framework SLT and wider Costain business
• Lead the estimating team at each stage of the proposal phase to produce opportunity proposals in line with customer tender and internal business governance.
• Facilitate flow of information between client / design team / estimators / supply-chain / delivery team / framework delivery team and wider Costain business
• Coordination with delivery team and client/other stakeholders to identify potential impacts and mitigations from the relevant 3rd parties required in support of each tender (where appropriate)

Senior Proposals Manager

Engineer

• Develop of breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy.
• Enquire and record and then test project assumptions to ensure that plans are realistic and achievable.
• Regular interfacing and integration with the project controls team to maintain an aligned financial position with the Project Plan.
• Support the project manager to identify options to optimise delivery through resource smoothing, resource levelling and rescheduling of activities.
• Identify wider resource requirements for the delivery of the project.
• Ensure that stakeholder requirements are understood and addressed in reporting arrangements.
• Provide advice on planning processes throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Support capability building and the use of best practice in planning and reporting.

HCM Developer

Lead Civil Design Engineer

Design Manager

Talent Development Apprentice

Senior Document Controller

Document Control Manager

Requirements Manager

Civil, Structural & Architectural Responsible Engineer

Design Manager

Commercial Manager

HV Transmission Engineering Manager

Junior Project Manager

Graduate Applications Engineer

Senior Proposals Manager

Planning Engineer