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Costain Group PLC

. Work across the water storage points project lifecycle and lead on design and delivery .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timePeterborough • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing water storage projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while effectively leading site teams and engaging with supply chain partners. Proficient in developing construction strategies and managing project delivery within budget and time constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HNC/HND Or Degree In Civil EngineeringSMSTS QualificationExperience In Water ProjectsProject Management Within NEC ContractsComputer Competence With Primavera Software

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningConstruction Strategy DevelopmentRisk MitigationQuality AssuranceBudget Management

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ToolsDocument Control SystemPrimavera Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant CSCS CardSMSTS Qualification

Industry Keywords

Water ProjectsMEICA InterfacesSHE MetricsZero LTIRIDDOR Incidents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work across the water storage points project lifecycle and lead on design and delivery
Engage with site operational teams and supply chain partners across one or multiple sites
Develop construction strategy and programmes
Set up and deliver work safely, to quality, time and budget
Line-manage and develop site teams
Ensure production and implementation of project plans, RAMs, ITPs and waste management
Maintain comprehensive site records including diaries and allocation sheets
Ensure supply chain compliance with the framework management plan
Create a safety culture striving toward Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents
Maintain commercial focus on project scope and efficient delivery strategies
Ensure sites have suitably competent and skilled resources
Engage delivery teams at operational level
Report project SHE metrics, progress, cost, and change consistently and reliably
Identify and mitigate key project risks early

Requirements

What you’ll need

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant civil engineering discipline
SMSTS qualification
Relevant CSCS card
Previous experience of working on water projects
Experience working with MEICA interfaces and/or in a water environment would be beneficial
Experience of managing and delivering projects or packages of work within small-medium-large projects safely to quality, time and budget
Practical experience and familiarity of delivery to NEC forms of contract
Computer competence with standard Microsoft tools, document control system, and Primavera software
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Full UK driving licence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent or Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid working arrangement
Disability Confident employer support and interview consideration for applicants who disclose a disability and meet minimum criteria
Individual feedback following an interview