Costain has secured significant work in the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of seven partners to the Enterprise, delivering £5.5 bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP 8) between 2025–2030 and AMP 9 (2030–2035). Our scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design‑and‑build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value, covering both infrastructure and non‑infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners.
The role is to lead construction operations to ensure all elements are delivered safely, on time and within budget, whilst maintaining compliance with all specifications. This will include managing a team of engineering staff and all subcontractors to provide technical support and production control. Applicants with wastewater experience are preferred. This site‑based role is based at our Windermere site.
Responsibilities
* Provide construction leadership and manage all aspects of construction.
* Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with The Costain Way.
* Put safety above all else and lead by example.
* Promote a Right First‑Time approach to quality, avoiding re‑work.
* Manage a team of staff and collaborate with other members of the project leadership team.
* Support the Project Manager in all construction matters including handover.
* Provide planning and procurement support, implementing production control and coordinating all related subcontract activities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
* Knowledge and experience of standards and procedures.
* Experience working within a Principal Contractor environment.
* Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures.
* CSCS & SMSTS qualifications.
* Behavioural Management training.
* Knowledge and experience in construction.
* Experience as a Lean Practitioner.
* Understanding of handover process.
Qualifications
* Full UK Driving Licence.
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