Costain, the infrastructure solutions company which is playing a key role in bp’s extensive plans on Teesside, is increasing its intake of early careers professionals to more than 180 places in 2025.

Costain will offer early careers roles for more than 60 graduates, 90 apprentices, and 30 internships and university placements following a successful period of growth for the business.

This includes contracts to construct a CO2 gathering network and design a hydrogen system as part of the East Coast Cluster in Teesside, as well as long-term AMP8 framework awards with Northumbrian Water, United Utilities and Southern Water.

Costain’s graduate programme lasts two years, whilst apprentices complete a programme lasting one to six years depending on the level of study.

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Costain’s internships and university placements last from three to 12 months. Costain also offers work experience opportunities and T-Level placements for those at school or college.

Catherine Warbrick, chief people and sustainability officer at Costain, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our graduates, apprentices and those who join Costain on a work placement. More than ever, we’re looking for fresh ideas and innovative thinkers to make a real impact for our customers, which we know is essential for shaping, creating and delivering sustainable infrastructure that improves people’s lives.

“The fact that we’re able to welcome such a healthy intake of graduates and apprentices is reflective of our strong pipeline of work in the coming years. We will continue to invest in our people in line with our growth and provide an environment that offers learning and development opportunities for all.”

The 2025 cohort will include the continuation of Costain’s partnership with the Nuclear Graduates programme, carried out by Energus on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

Bob Anstey, sector director, defence and nuclear energy, at Costain, commented: “Attracting top class talent to our industry is a priority and it’s important that we collaborate with organisations like Energus to ensure we’re futureproofing our workforce so they can continue delivering this critical national infrastructure for our customers.”