Costain has announced two senior appointments to its water leadership team.
Matt Bateman joins the company as water sector director, having previously worked as director of infrastructure development at Openreach.
In his new role, Bateman will drive Costain’s growth in relevant markets and delivering infrastructure programmes for UK water companies.
At Openreach, he spearheaded growth in public sector, residential, and business infrastructure portfolios.
In addition, Gerard Shore has been appointed strategic programmes director for water, having previously led Costain’s water sector for six years.
Shore will now be responsible for existing and new positions in the strategic resource options market.
Sam White, managing director of natural resources at Costain, said: “Under Matt and Gerard’s leadership, we’ll continue to serve our water customers as a trusted partner delivering predictable, best-in-class infrastructure, and will ensure they meet their business plan commitments.
“By working collaboratively and innovatively with our customers and supply chain partners, we’ll deliver infrastructure that will create a sustainable future and improve people’s lives for generations to come.”
Costain is currently delivering infrastructure services and capital delivery programmes for eight UK water companies, and under AMP8, including for Northumbrian Water, United Utilities, and Southern Water.
In June, the business secured a five-year extension to deliver hundreds of kilometres of new pipeline for Anglian Water as part of the Strategic Pipeline Alliance.
Costain recently reported a solid first-half performance for 2025, with an order book poised to build on strong results in its natural resources division.
Chief executive officer Alex Vaughan said 90 per cent of group 2025 revenue was already secured and felt optimistic about growth opportunities in key infrastructure markets.
“The government’s new infrastructure strategy and infrastructure pipeline, together with recent regulatory determinations in water, energy and aviation, provide clarity and confidence in the significant growth opportunities in our target markets,” he said.
“We are delivering our strategic priorities, investing in the business to support these attractive growth opportunities and are increasingly confident in the group’s growth prospects.”
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