At Costain our Energy Sector helps our customers transition to clean energy, while providing practical solutions to improve efficiency, sustainability & resilience of existing infrastructure. We focus on delivering engineering, construction and digital solutions to support the UK’s transition to a low‑carbon economy. We deliver engineering services in production, processing and distribution and professional and managed services through construction focusing on Energy Transition, Energy Resilience and Energy Connectivity.
This role will be focused on HV Transmission and Distribution. The individual will have overall accountability for successful project delivery including initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and hand‑over/close‑out. They will provide leadership and project management to inspire a multi‑disciplinary team. The role requires the ability to determine the most appropriate means of satisfying the customer, project requirements, key objectives and constraints; safety, time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. The position is full‑time in Plymouth.
- We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
Responsibilities
- Hold monthly project review with Scheme Sponsor
- Prepare both internal and external project reports and liaise with stakeholders
- Initiate good scope, information and configuration management principles and work closely with tendering and design teams
- Ensure reports provide relevant information that enable informed, cost‑effective decisions in line with overall strategy
- Ensure scope and package assignment supports health, safety and environmental coordination and maintenance
- Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain in and around the project
- Carry out periodic safety and environmental tours and promote observation and safety initiatives
- Produce plans for the team to achieve goals and development aspirations
- Develop high‑performing teams, promote a pipeline of talent and assist with internal training through supporting, guiding, motivating and empowering the team
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience working in a similar role on a substation project, ideally National Grid
- Experience in a complex project environment with multiple stakeholders
- HND or degree level in engineering or management/construction discipline
- Experience in design management
- Management or construction experience or equivalent
- Current driving licence
- Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team
- Experience working on a variety of National Grid project types
- Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
- Good understanding of standard contract forms
- Proficient in commercial and project management communications
- Experience in implementing safe systems of work
EEO Statement
Costain is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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