Both Costain and Scottish Power are significantly expanding their early careers programmes for 2025, with increased intakes of graduates and apprentices.
- Costain plans to welcome more than 180 early career professionals, underlining a robust forward work position.
- Scottish Power is set to hire its largest ever cohort, with 325 roles available in their trainee and graduate programmes.
- Costain’s programmes offer diverse roles across various sectors, including partnerships in complex nuclear projects.
- Scottish Power’s intake supports ambitious renewable energy goals across several UK regions.
In a move indicative of strong future work prospects, Costain is set to increase its 2025 intake of early career professionals. The company has announced plans to hire over 180 individuals, comprising more than 60 graduates, 90 apprentices, and 30 internships or university placements. These positions are spread across multiple sectors, highlighting Costain’s commitment to nurturing a diverse talent pool as they work on critical projects such as AMP8 frameworks with major water companies and innovative initiatives like a CO2 gathering network in Teesside.
Costain’s programmes are designed to provide participants with comprehensive exposure to different projects and sectors within the UK. Graduates will embark on a two-year journey, while apprentices can expect programmes lasting from one to six years, depending on their level of study. Notably, Costain ensures the full cost of professional development and chartership is covered, offering participants a path to grow and gain industry-recognized qualifications. Additionally, Costain continues its partnership with the Nuclear Graduates programme, giving participants the chance to engage with some of the most intricate nuclear infrastructure projects in the UK.
Catherine Warbrick, Costain’s Chief People and Sustainability Officer, expressed pride in their programme participants, noting a keen interest in fresh, innovative thinkers who can drive sustainable infrastructure development. Her comments reflect Costain’s strategic focus on long-term growth and workforce investment, mirroring the firm’s healthy project pipeline.
Similarly, Scottish Power has embarked on a substantial recruitment campaign, launching its largest ever early career intake. For 2025, the company aims to recruit 325 individuals across its graduate and trainee programmes. This initiative underscores Scottish Power’s commitment to integrating new talent into its expanding business, aligning with its renewable energy and infrastructural goals.
Opportunities within Scottish Power span across East Anglia, Merseyside, North Wales, and Scotland, reinforcing its strategic role in the UK’s renewable energy scene. Jennifer Davies, strategic workforce renewals manager for Scottish Power Energy Networks, highlighted their goal to attract new graduate entrants ready to innovate and expand within this crucial sector.
Both Costain and Scottish Power exemplify proactive investment in future talent, crucial for driving forward their ambitious projects in the UK.
