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Costain Group PLC

Project Engineer

CompanyCostain Group PLC
LocationHartlepool, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/3/2026

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Occupation Type
Engineering project managers and project engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£51,900 (£26.62 per hour)
Occupation rate applies

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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

We have a fantastic opportunity on our EDF Project Controls Resource Framework, to be involved in the exciting challenge of defueling and decommissioning the AGR nuclear power station. This is a first of a kind endeavour in the UK. As a Project Engineer you will support the Project Manager or Construction Manager in managing allocated work from assignment to close out, covering all duties related to work delivery as requested by the Project Manager or Construction Manager in order to ensure that the work is conducted in a safe, timely and effective manner to its conclusion.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identifying, implementing and complying with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards, company procedures and policies and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
  • Support the Project Manager with day to day activities required to deliver work in line with the project plan including safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including Quality Plans and other documents as required
  • Ensure production of technical specifications and support the process of contractor selection and contract placement
  • Review technical documentation including contractor’s documents and drawings
  • Ensure technical queries are managed in accordance with processes and procedures
  • Carry out technical appraisals of project options. Perform feasibility studies, site surveys and liaison with designers and station engineering staff as required
  • Prepare engineering changes and manage the preparation of supporting and affected documents

  • Essential

    Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

    • Suitable relevant project experience within engineering/construction projects, including the application of project management processes
    • Suitable relevant technical experience including the preparation of technical documentation, the review and approval of technical proposals and procedures, experience of construction, testing and commissioning activities
    • Experience of Engineering in a project and operational environment
    • Proven experience as a project coordinator, project engineer, or project manager
  • Experience of Identifying, implementing, and complying with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards, company procedures and policies and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge and experience of delivering construction projects under CDM

  • Essential

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Typically Chartered Engineer or HNC
    • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification
    • Candidates that hold a formal project management qualification and are versed in modern project management techniques preferred but not essential
    • Strong communication and organisational skills
    • A background of working at Power Stations and Nuclear Licensed Sites is preferred but not essential and everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards.

    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 compan
    y. 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 .

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