Costain Group PLC
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**Costain – Water Sector Careers Opportunity in Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA)
Costain have won extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle.
The Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is constructing hundreds of kilometres of new, interconnecting pipelines to tackle climate change and maintain fresh, clean water supply.
About the Role
This critical programme involves the planning, design, and construction of ~320km of new large-diameter interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure. Additionally, the project will manage an additional 260km of future pipe networks.
Costain is seeking professionals across a range of disciplines to grow their delivery team. If you are eager to advance in the water sector, explore opportunities in:
- Site Leadership: General Foreperson, Foreperson, Site Engineer, Works Manager, Site Manager
- Technical & Specialised Roles: Design, Commercial, Project Management, Site Delivery
- Safety & Compliance: Health & Safety
- Environmental Expertise: Ecology, Archaeology
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Key Locations
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Norfolk
- Suffolk
- Lincolnshire
How to Apply
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About Costain
Costain delivers smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s key sectors: energy, water, transport, and defence.
Our Mission
Improve lives via sustainable, resilient, and digitally optimised infrastructure. Key focus areas include: ✔ Enhancing business performance, capacity, and security ✔ Reducing carbon emissions and improving efficiency ✔ Supporting regulatory, statutory, and performance-driven requirements


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Our Approach
Costain offers end-to-end asset lifecycle solutions through:
- Strategic consultancy
- Digital technology
- Programme delivery
Our blue-chip client-focused culture drives excellence—a vision achieved through collaboration, innovation, and uncompromising standards.
Important Notes on the Recruitment Process
- Although we value all applications, high volume limits individual feedback until the interview stage.
- Interviews are guaranteed for candidates deemed eligible, including those disclosing a disability (pursuant to the Disability Confident commitment).
- For further details on fair recruitment practices: Disability Confident website
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