Job Description

CMDP is a joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment. CMDP+ have secured a new AMP8 Capital Programme. The Strategic Delivery Partner Framework Agreement with Southern Water for Water supply and wastewater treatment work in the eastern half its region (Kent & Sussex). This represents continuation of the successful joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment.


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.


As a Graduate Civil Design Engineer you will be responsible for a key element of work on a project taking a significant role in technical delivery as well as managing aspects of time, cost and quality and will acquire technical, leadership and project management skills and experience.


This role is based in Falmer, Brighton.

Graduate Development Programme

The programme will focus on helping you to grow your personal and leadership skills, alongside business and of course, 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 will allow 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.


Our line managers are fully supportive of the Graduate Development Programme and will be involved in helping you along the way. In addition to the programme, we offer mentoring and support in every area of work, as well as a structured training programme to enable graduates to work towards achieving Chartership.


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.

Extra information

Please note that for some of our roles, and in order to rotate around the business as part of the graduate scheme, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and be able to successfully complete the vetting process.

Essential

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

Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation.

As some of our project sites are based in remote locations, it is worth noting that you will be required to have the ability to travel to site

Responsibilities

Working within the Design team you will be an integral part of the delivery of many projects by providing assistance in the following Completing civil engineering design calculations Supporting the delivery of design and assessment in a multi-discipline environment Prepare design risk assessments Maintain files and records throughout the duration of contracts. Carry out surveys at site visits Production of clear and well-presented reports, specifications, and other engineering documentation Support the management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

Work experience relevant to the engineering sector Have passion for Costain's Carbon Net Zero targets IT proficient Able to work accurately and appreciate its importance to the team A willingness to learn with appropriate instruction Excel at building and maintaining positive relationships The ability to thrive in pressured situations The ability to empathise and communicate with all people, regardless of their background or circumstances Excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills * Mobility to work on various projects over the 2-year programme throughout the UK