Early careersOpen
We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business – an environment that provides learning, growth and development opportunities for all
If you are starting out in your career, or looking for the next stage in your development, we offer apprenticeships, graduate programmes, internships and short-term work experience opportunities.
We work with a number of organisations, including the Prince’s Trust, to help ensure that our opportunities are open to everyone and we’re here to support you in your career aspirations.
Our graduates and apprentices are all encouraged to undertake professional development through our accredited professional awarding bodies, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Chemical Engineers, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and many others.
49%
of our 2025 graduate cohort are BAME
36%
of our 2025 graduate cohort are female
>5%
of our work force are in ‘earn and learn’ positions as recognised by The 5% Club
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Graduate roles
Our graduate programme enables graduates to hone their technical skills, learn about our business, develop business acumen and build personal and technical competencies to fast track their professional journey to chartership.
The programme also offers a unique opportunity to rotate around the different parts of Costain.
Apprenticeships
Our apprentice programmes gives apprentices the chance to continue working towards a recognised qualification, from level 2 up to level 7, whilst gaining work experience alongside highly skilled people who are eager to help them develop and grow their skills in the discipline of their choice.
Internships
If you are currently studying at university and looking to enter the industry for the first time, our internship programme gives you experience of what it’s like to work in our industry. You’ll learn vital interpersonal skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving as well as becoming an integral part of the project team.
Internships are paid, can vary in length, and can lead to a permanent role with Costain.
Benefits
We know it's important to have a range of benefits that support you personally and professionally. We offer core benefits available to all, and dedicated benefits to support all aspects of life at work:
- Looking after you - generous annual leave (including your bithday off work), holy festival leave, discounts on our Costain Lifestyle platform, private healthcare and dental packages and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Looking after your finances - up to 10% matched pension scheme, optional sharesave scheme, season ticket loans, life assurance and discounted gym membership
- Looking after your development - training and study assistance, volunteering days, professional membership subscription and structured development programmes to support your goals and aspirations.
