Costain
Project Engineer (M&E)
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Southampton, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
12 October 2026
What they need
At CMDP+ we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.
CMDP+ is looking to strengthen their team with an Electrical Project Engineer for our Southern Water Framework. MWH Treatment and Costain Group are part of the CMDP+ joint venture that will deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment works within the South and Southeast regions.
The Joint Venture has been set up specifically to execute the 5-year (2025 – 2030) AMP8 capital delivery framework. We will be delivering a programme of works up to £1bn over the 5-year period consisting of both heavy civil engineering and mechanical and electrical activities.
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Project Engineers (M&E) to join our growing teams.
At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
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Responsibilities: Management and review of Design outputs and tender packs
Produce and update procurement schedule / plan
Attend design and progress meetings.
Assist the QS in producing and defining the required scope of works
Procurement of MEICA process plant
Undertake technical and commercial bid analysis
Programming and scheduling
Review of inspection and test plans
Off site management of manufacturing phase of process plant orders
Hold regular progress meetings and obtain manufacturing progress reports
Support the construction team and attend site as necessary
Control of site electrical – mechanical installation activities
Assist in planning
Produce / review risk assessment & method statements
Accept / issue instructions
Site reporting / record keeping
Ensure that site installation programme is adhered to or bettered
Maintain good working relationships with client, sub-contractors and partners
- Ensure completion and take-over of sub-contracts
Qualifications: Relevant Degree - Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent
CSCS card or equivalent. and EUSR Card
Full Driving licence
- Experience on water/wastewater plant design, construction and procurement
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 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.
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 .
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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