As part of the framework, Costain were committed to develop and grow EDF’s core project controls capabilities and provide specialist support to EDF Energy’s Central Technical Organisation to improve project performance and deliver cost efficiencies.

We were approached to help fulfil this commitment, utilising the ECITB’s Certificate in Project Controls as a method to provide a comprehensive development platform for the future Project Control talent within both Costain and EDF. The nine-month programme equips learners with a thorough understanding of the knowledge underpinning the project control profession. Delegates also explore theoretical concepts through assignments, connecting the course with the realities of their projects and wider corporate governance.

Illustrating the programme’s success, Joe Wadsworth, a member of the original cohort from 2018, has since advanced to the position of Regional Project Control Lead and warmly recalls his experience with the programme: ‘The course is a brilliant first step for people at the beginning of their project control journey. The mix of learning, presenting and teamwork really helps build the perfect professional, and I still fondly remember my time doing the course.’

To date, the programme has nurtured over 50 new Project Control professionals, benefiting both the Clients Framework and the Nuclear industry as a whole. Simon Petty, Costain’s Regional Project Control and Framework Lead, commented on the partnership, ‘We have been working with 20/20 for over 5 years, during this time we have built a strong and professional relationship. The ongoing support from 20/20 has meant we have been able to develop many of our employees, which has not only improved our skills & knowledge but also provided organisational growth.’