Expression of Interest - Graduate Health & Safety Advisor UK Wide - 2027

To proceed with your application, you should first generate an intent code by following the link provided here to our external partner Connectr https://costain.connectr.co.uk/careers.  

You will be given the opportunity to learn more about Costain, the roles and programmes available. From here you will be directed to a few quick questions designed to help you determine if the role and the company is right for you.  

Please ensure that your complete this step to obtain the code required for your application form as applications without a code will not be processed.

About the role

Costain offers an excellent opportunity for Health & Safety Graduate’s to work across numerous sectors including Water, Rail, Highways, Integrated Transport, Aviation, Nuclear, Energy and Oil and Gas. 

This allows for fast progression and experiences meeting different clients, contractors and cultures in different locations across the United Kingdom in cities and rural areas. 

As well as the Costain Graduate Scheme the SHE Team offers the SHE Academy which is a mixtures of SHE trainee’s, apprentices and Graduates. The group meeting quarterly at different locations; twice at Costain projects and twice at external companies to understand how other industries operate and understand SHE.

You will assist the Contract SHE functions and support the development of SHE solutions to enable the Contract / Operational Teams to implement the Group SHE Management System.
To gain experience, knowledge and develop relationships with stakeholders, whilst maintaining an independent and objective view of SHE Performance on the Contract.

Click the link for the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications - SHEH01 - Graduate SHE Advisor.pdf

Location

We are looking for candidates who are willing to locate to a variety of locations across the UK where they can develop and extend their skills and capabilities in this exciting discipline.

*Please note that final locations for the roles will be discussed at the assessment centre and finalised, depending on the candidate and business need at the time.

As some roles may be within our Nuclear & Defence sector, we will require candidate to be able to obtain security clearance and have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years

Graduate Development Programme

By joining our 2-year Graduate programme, you’ll get the best of both worlds—great technical development and exciting opportunities to grow your personal confidence and leadership skills. You’ll be working alongside your team to deliver standout, best-in-class projects across the infrastructure sector, all while learning and building your career step by step.

The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is also a fantastic chance to meet and network with other graduates joining us at the same time. You’ll connect with people across different projects and disciplines throughout the UK, creating a supportive community from day one. Throughout the 2 years, you’ll come together both in person and virtually to take part in engaging modules and activities such as “Growing your Career,” “Costain In Action,” and “Group Coaching.” These sessions are designed to inspire you, challenge you in the best way, and help you get the most out of your programme.

Your line manager will be fully on hand to support your learning, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to talk through how you can put what you’re learning into your everyday work.

We also strongly recommend getting involved with our Graduate and Apprentice network (GRaAPs). It’s a brilliant way to meet other Early Careers members, discover what’s happening across different teams and projects, and explore areas of the business that genuinely interest you—helping you shape your future learning and direction.

And as a graduate, you’ll have the chance to help influence and shape future recruitment programmes and early careers opportunities—making a real difference to what comes next for future intakes.