About the project
Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical is a Rail Systems contract for HS2 awarded to Costain to deliver power and ventilation systems to the entire line. It is complex delivery as there are 9 different rail systems contracts who need to cooperate to deliver the functions to enable HS2 to start operations.
The Systems Engineering and Technical Assurance function supports the successful definition, integration, assurance and progressive acceptance of complex infrastructure systems. The team works across requirements management, configuration management, system safety, interoperability, PRAMS, technical assurance, interface management and digital engineering processes.
The Graduate Systems Engineer will be developed across core systems engineering disciplines, with the long-term aim of becoming a technically authoritative professional capable of leading structured engineering decision-making in complex project environments.
About the role
As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you will support the delivery of systems engineering and technical assurance activities across the project lifecycle. You will contribute to the definition, allocation, management and verification of requirements, hazards, configuration items and assurance evidence.
The role is intended to develop capability in the systems engineering disciplines of:
You will be guided in the use of IBM Rational DOORS and other project software tools used to manage requirements, hazards, interfaces, configuration information, assurance evidence and technical records.
The role requires strong attention to detail, curiosity, disciplined thinking, and the aspiration to develop into a future technical authority. You will initially support workshops and assurance activities, and will progressively take responsibility for preparing, facilitating and leading elements of systems definition, hazard allocation and requirements allocation workshops.
Costain's Graduate Development Programme
The programme will focus on helping you to grow your personal and leadership skills, alongside business and of course, the technical skills you will learn day-to-day on the job.
The programme is delivered in a variety of formats throughout the 2 years and will allow you to establish a network of contacts that will help and support you through your first 2 years and beyond. We expect some of our graduates to rotate after a period of 8-12 months, to another project/sector of the business to fully understand the depth and breadth of the services offered by the company. Our line managers are fully supportive of the Graduate Development Programme and will be involved in helping you along the way.
In addition to the programme, we offer mentoring and support in every area of work, as well as a structured training programme to enable graduates to work towards achieving Chartership. Graduates may have the opportunity to work on a number of exciting and progressive projects around the UK during the 2-year period, in sectors including nuclear, highways, rail, water, airports and tunnels.
Qualifications: About you
Essential
A degree, or expected degree, in relevant engineering, science, mathematics, technology or systems-related discipline; or equivalent apprenticeship / vocational route aligned to the role.
Have passion for Costain's Carbon Net Zero targets
Detail-focused and methodical.
Curious and willing to ask questions.
Comfortable working with complex information.
Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Organised, reliable and proactive.
Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Interested in developing technical judgement and professional authority over time.
Comfortable supporting workshops and progressively taking on a more visible facilitation role.
Desirable
Degree or modules covering systems engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, safety, reliability, data, asset management or project management.
Membership, or willingness to pursue membership, of a relevant professional body such as INCOSE, ICE, IET, IMechE, SaRS, IfSE or equivalent.
Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation
