Graduate Applications Engineer

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About the Role

As a member of the Technical Systems Team, reporting to the Digital Engineering Lead, you will work with a team of Application Engineers providing support to multidisciplinary Engineers and Designers across multiple sector projects in energy, nuclear, highways, rail, water, and airports.

You will need to have strong technical skills, be creative and passionate about technology, and enjoy working as part of a high-performance team. As a Graduate member of the Technical Systems team, you will be trained and learn to provide administration and support services to Projects and Engineering personnel, ensure effective and efficient utilisation of systems, develop and implement best-in-class engineering systems and help to shape our digital integration, products, and services.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in engineering and curiosity to understand the business use cases to drive better customer experiences and the adoption of digital technology.

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 simultaneously. 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 discuss how to apply what you’re learning to 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 Career 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.

As a graduate, you’ll have the chance to help influence and shape future recruitment programmes and early career opportunities—making a real difference to what comes next for future intakes.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Familiarity with systems such as SharePoint, Power BI, SQL Server, MS Azure & AWS.

Qualifications

• You will have or expect to achieve a minimum 2:1 in a relevant discipline. Degree qualified in IT, Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Passion for Costain's Carbon Net Zero targets.
• IT proficient.
• Good knowledge of Engineering and Construction.
• 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.