Get a taste of what it's like to work in engineering and construction
Gaining relevant work experience is a great stepping stone to kick-starting your career. We offer 1-2 week placements for students aged 14-18 years old who are looking to gain valuable work experience in an engineering and technology environment. It can also lead to a paid apprenticeship.
What’s involved?
Our work experience programme is all about giving you a taste of what it would be like to work on a live infrastructure project or in an office environment.
You will learn vital interpersonal skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving, as well as gain a better understanding of the wide breadth of roles within Costain.
How to apply
To find out about opportunities in your area, contact [email protected] with a covering letter or email to explain what area you would like to gain experience in.
We understand that you may not have a lot of work experience so tell us about you, your studies, your interests and why you would like to gain experience with Costain.
Placements are offered subject to availability and priority will be given to students in the local area wherever possible.
Parents and carers
Your children and young people are at the very start of their career journeys and there are many options available. From work placements to get a feel for the industry through to formal apprenticeships and graduate programmes, at Costain we offer a wide and varied range of opportunities depending on an individual’s interests and academic stage.
What we expect from the candidate
- An interest in construction and engineering
- A willingness to listen and learn
- Be keen to learn about technology
- An interest in sustainability and sustainable ways of working
Tips for parents and carers
- Work experience should be enjoyable, informative and fuel an interest in the industry. It’s a good idea to discuss the opportunity with your young person and get an understanding of what they might get out of the experience.
- You could ask to see any objectives they or their school have set for the placement.
- You can raise any questions or concerns with our dedicated early careers team – we’re here to help your child or young person succeed.
- Encourage your young person to be curious and ask questions, get involved and make the most of the placement.