Work Package Engineer/Workface Planner

Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, United Kingdom (On-site)

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Job Info

• Job Identification 102326
• Job Category Operations Management
• Posting Date 03/23/2026, 04:29 PM
• Locations TS10 4RF (On-site)
• Contract Type Permanent
• Driving Required Yes
• Security Clearance Required No

Job Description

We currently have a vacancy for a Work Package Engineer who will be responsible for developing Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and Installation Work Packages (IWPs) to support the Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) process in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCm) project delivery. This role involves close collaboration with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure work packages are comprehensive, logically sequenced, and aligned with project schedules.

This role is based full time on site in Teesside.

• At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we'd love to hear from you-even if you don't tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Work Package Development
  • Create CWPs inline with the Construction Sequence
    • Detailed engineering phase: Develop Construction Work Packages (CWPs) with input from engineering that include construction drawings, specifications, material lists and any safety, health and environmental (SHE) requirements.
    • Construction phase: Track the release of the CWPs and support the sub-contractors by preparing Installation Work Packages (IWPs) templates with step-by-step instructions, plant & equipment lists, resource requirements, material requests, installation sequences and any quality checklists such as Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and Inspection Test Records (ITR). Act as a link between engineering and construction by integrating technical information such as isometric drawings, installation diagrams, pipe support details, welding procedures, and termination details.
    • Ensure all IWPs are construction-ready and facilitate smooth execution without further clarification to ensure they are executed per the schedule.
• Collaboration and Coordination
  • Work closely with engineering, technical systems, procurement, and construction teams to gather necessary information and inputs for developing CWPs.
  • Coordinate with the completions and commissioning teams to ensure work packages are aligned with system completion requirements and project handover processes.
  • Participate in regular meetings and workshops to review work packaging progress and address any issues or concerns.
  • Providing coaching, support and guidance to the subcontractor's front-line supervisors in developing the IWPs.
• Schedule and resource management
  • Develop a CWP release plan based on the L3 project schedule and track completion and timely release to Construction
  • Ensuring timely delivery and release of IWPs constraint-free to the field.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all CWPs and IWPs.
  • Support the resolution of any outstanding work items or punch list tasks to facilitate a smooth transition into systems completions.

Qualifications

Qualifications and experience:

Education: Engineering and/or Construction related vocational qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of EPC or EPCm project delivery, with specific experience in work package development preferred.

Relevant competency card such as CSCS / CCNSG or equivalent.

Mindset/attitude/aspirations:

Recognises a need for change in the approach to executing complex projects

Desire to improve current field productivity with enthusiasm to drive the need for change

Drive to "get it done" attitude, self-motivating and enthusiastic

Construction trade (on the tools experience), in terms of supervising crews in the field

Comprehensive understanding/experience in coordinating and executing site Construction activities

Proficiency in scoping and creating site work packages

IT literacy, basic proficiency with a desire to learn

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines.

Understanding of EPC/EPCm project lifecycles, processes, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).

Previous experience creating work packages utilising an AWP delivery model.

Experience with AWP software tools such as AVEVA ERM is an advantage.

Ability to create and utilise 4D animations to visualise project schedules and work sequences.

About Us

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

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