Job Description
Costain is supporting the decarbonisation of the UK's energy infrastructure by improving existing asset efficiency and life extension while leading the transition to a sustainable clean, green energy future. Our engineering and consultancy experts are supporting clients, industrial clusters and key stakeholders with their strategic intentions around hydrogen, carbon capture and sustainable energy transition to move us rapidly towards a decarbonised economy. We provide safe, reliable solutions to complex challenges across the offshore and onshore energy sectors, including hydrogen, water sector and supporting the nuclear supply chain. From feasibility studies and project management to full EPCm projects, our experts deliver innovation and engineering excellence across the whole project lifecycle.
About the role
As an Apprentice Piping Designer, you will receive development training to become proficient in the design of piping systems using sophisticated 3D modelling software packages across a range of diverse projects. Costain is positioning itself to become a key player in the transition to green and sustainable energy solutions. Our projects include Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Generation, Storage and Distribution from Concept, FEED and Detailed Design, through to Construction and Commissioning. This is an exciting and rewarding position to become part of Costain's innovative, leading‑edge engineering team, delivering high‑value, efficient solutions to our clients.
Costain offers a range of exciting development opportunities to accelerate your career and enable you to achieve your potential both during and after the apprenticeship programme.
Costain Apprentice Programme
An apprenticeship is a combination of employment and formally recognised training that is available to anyone aged sixteen or over who is not in full‑time education and is eligible to work in the UK. As an apprentice you will study towards nationally recognised qualifications whilst working as a fully integrated member of the team, inputting and contributing alongside your colleagues. The process will take approximately four years to complete.
Our line managers are fully supportive of the Apprentice 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 Apprentices to work towards achieving their goals and qualifications.
Apprentices may have the opportunity to work on a number of exciting and progressive projects around the UK, in sectors including energy, nuclear, highways, rail, water, airports and tunnels.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with engineers to design piping systems that meet project specifications
* Develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
* Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes and standards
* Collaborate with project managers to ensure designs are completed on time and within budget
* Support site visits to gather information and verify existing conditions
* Work under the guidance of senior designers
* Build piping models from laser scans and site surveys
* Perform piping clash checks
About you
* Passionate about engineering with a willingness to learn and develop
* IT proficient (i.e. Microsoft Office)
* Able to work accurately and appreciate its importance to the team
* Able to build and maintain positive working relationships
* The ability to thrive in pressured situations
* The ability to empathise and communicate with all people, regardless of their background or circumstances
* Good organisation and time management skills
* Team player with excellent communication skills
* Always work with consideration of Health, Safety and the Environment.
To enable us to fully assess your application, please ensure your application includes details of your educational qualifications at GCSE or equivalent level.
Qualifications
* Minimum five GCSE's grade 4/C or above including Maths and English (or equivalent)
About Us
Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future‑shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign
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