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We improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

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Infrastructure is facing enormous change. There are huge opportunities to update, connect and integrate systems, but challenges including a growing population, climate change, and the need for economic and environmental resilience, are more urgent than ever. 

We bring together a unique mix of engineering solutions for increasingly complex problems. Our commitment to creating connected, sustainable infrastructure is core to all our activities within our four strategic markets of transport, water, energy and defence.

1865
Costain was founded
3500
people across our business, all working to improve people’s lives
> 600
Chartered professionals
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rating by Best Companies as a ‘A Very Good Company to Work For’
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Costain is an inclusive and family friendly employer: we’re committed to tackling systemic barriers so we create a psychologically safe workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to reach their full potential.

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Costain has been improving the lives of people through infrastructure for more than 160 years. Today, we’re involved in solving some of the UK’s most complex infrastructure challenges.

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