Costain Group
Electrical Engineer
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The Role
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high-speed services.
Costain are delivering the HS2 Rail Systems Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems works for HS2, across the whole of the HS2 Route (HRS02). The scope includes the design, supply, manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance (until handover) of the tunnel and lineside M&E systems which includes the tunnel services within the shafts, tunnels and cross-passages, and the low voltage electrical power distribution in the open route. Costain will further design, supply, install, test and commission the tunnel ventilation systems. The value of the scheme at award is £500m.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, review, and implementation of electrical systems for HRS02 HS2 open route lineside works
- Interface and coordinate with other HS2 Rail Systems contractors, including track, signalling, telecoms, OHLE, and HV power
- Review technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
- Undertake material selection and prepare associated technical approval and acceptance documentation
- Docusing Envelope ID: 5744B846-9AE6-4295-9737-098337D8660B Electrical Engineer, Open Route
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, including UK rail industry standards and HS2 Works Information
- Production of quality documentation, such as ITPS and installation verification check sheets
- Identify, assess, and manage technical risks, supporting effective problem resolution
- Support assurance, quality, and safety processes throughout the project lifecycle
- Interface with installation and construction teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with site requirements
- Provide engineering support during installation, testing, and commissioning activities
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Other Responsibilities
- Work closely with the immediate Engineering team to coordinate requirements and programme delivery
- Liaise with the procurement team to ensure appropriate electrical equipment is specified and sourced
- Maintain close coordination with Design, Safety, and Planning teams
- Promote and support the implementation of Costain values and behaviours across the project
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essentials
- Previous experience working on rail infrastructure projects in the UK
- Experience in electrical engineering within large-scale infrastructure or rail systems
- Strong understanding of electrical design principles and relevant UK rail industry standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, BS 7671, etc.)
- Good understanding of earthing and bonding practices in a rail environment
- Experience working within a main contractor or major project environment
- Sound knowledge of electrical installation practices, switchgear and associated equipment
Desirable
- Experience working on major UK rail projects (e.g. HS2, Network Rail)
- Knowledge of SCADA, M&E systems, or rail systems integration
- Experience of points heating and junction lighting installations
- Familiarity with optical fibre and copper data cable installation practices
- Chartered or working towards professional accreditation (e.g. IEng/CEng)
Qualifications
- Essential
- HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline)
- ECS / CSCS Card
- High standard of written and spoken English
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About Costain
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.
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