News releases

17.05.23
Costain wins internationally recognised health and safety accolades from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Costain has been recognised for its excellent safety record after winning RoSPA’s top award. The Patron’s award recognises organisations which have achieved an exemplary record of at least 25 years of consecutive RoSPA Gold awards.

16.05.23
Costain partnerships win £3.5m funding for innovative solutions to problems in the water industry
Innovative leak detection solution and data-sharing project to boost collaboration receive share of £40m Ofwat’s Innovation Fund.

31.03.23
Costain welcomes Government’s commitment to green infrastructure in “Powering Up Britain” plan
Leading infrastructure business Costain has welcomed the Government’s commitment to clean, green energy and security in its newly-published Powering Up Britain plan. The plan sets out how the government will deliver UK energy security and Net Zero, and diversified, decarbonised and domestic energy production by investing in renewables and nuclear.

22.03.23
Costain appoints Richard Scott as Corporate Affairs Director
Richard Scott joins Costain on 27 March 2023 to lead external communications and corporate affairs.

16.03.23
Costain appoints new Strategic Development Director for Natural Resources
Jason Jones has been appointed to lead the Business Winning function within the Natural Resources division at Costain. As part of the divisional leadership team, he will work closely with the sector directors and key account directors to develop customer and industry relationships and grow new and existing business across energy, water and defence and nuclear.

09.03.23
Costain returns to its roots with appointment to Liverpool Professional Services Framework
Costain, consulting and engineering services provider, has been awarded a place on Liverpool City Council’s Highways Professional Services framework, marking its return to the city where it was originally founded in 1865 by Richard Costain.

07.03.23
Costain pledges to support gender equality in the defence and nuclear sectors
Costain has expanded its support to advance gender equality in the defence and nuclear industries by becoming a Franklin Partner to Women in Defence UK and a Corporate Partner to Women in Nuclear. The company has also signed the Women in Defence Charter.

21.02.23
Costain supports National Highways to deliver high-powered charging infrastructure for electric vehicles
Costain’s commitment to improving people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure has been boosted by a contract supporting National Highways to deliver multi-million pound investment in energy storage systems.

16.01.23
Costain appoints Bob Anstey as Defence and Nuclear Director
Bob Anstey joins Costain to lead the newly combined Defence and Nuclear businesses, bringing together capability in a more operationally efficient and effective structure.

15.12.22
Tideway Eastern section team gain industry recognition winning three prestigious awards
As the winter awards season comes to an end, the Tideway Eastern section team have plenty to celebrate having been awarded three industry accolades.