{"id":756018,"url":"https://alion.io/job/trant-civil-design-engineer","title":"Civil Design Engineer","company":{"id":685933,"name":"Trant Engineering Ltd","domain":"trant.co.uk","url":"https://alion.io/company/trant","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Pinpoint","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Southampton, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":42000,"max_usd":66000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":119},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-10T17:13:30Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-20","last_verified_at":"2026-11-04T22:28:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":55,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":55},"description":"Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.\n\nTrant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover and due to continued success and new Framework awards, we are looking to strengthen our Engineering Team with the appointment of a Civil Design Engineer.\n\nIDS, Trant’s internal design team, are involved in all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support and are instrumental in providing technical support across the business as a whole.\n\nThe Role\nThis role is suited to an enthusiastic engineer who has worked for a short period within the industry, either in a site based or office role, who wants to develop their technical design knowledge. You will be supported by our experienced design team and encouraged and supported in getting professional membership of the ICE.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n1) GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS\nReport to the Head of Discipline - Civils, as part of a multi-discipline d team of engineers working primarily on Trant’s UK Water Industry Frameworks.\nManage multi-discipline design interfaces and integration of the Civil design elements to deliver fit-for-purpose engineering solutions. \nAssist with tasks on a major project or lead projects of moderate scope.\n 2) TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES\nInterpret, understand & challenge project requirements from Client documents (project scope of work, drawings, specifications, correspondence, etc.).\nAttend Client sites as required to undertake condition surveys of existing processes, structures and assets, and promoting further opportunities to enhance Client relationships.\nThe development of the following Civil detail design deliverables to facilitate the delivery of the project to Eurocodes and industry/Client specifications:.Survey specifications/datasheets (E.g. Topographical, Ground Penetrating Radar, Structural, Ground Investigation etc.).\nDesign calculations (E.g. Concrete, steel, hydraulic, foundation, temporary works, etc.). \nDesign sketches/drawings using the AutoCAD AEC software collection (E.g. Slabs, structures, buried assets, chambers, access pavements, site layouts etc.).\nDesign schedules, buildability statements, design risk assessment, reports, etc.).\n\nA comprehensive understanding of other discipline requirements and interactions required to deliver a unified and complete design solution.\nCompliance with OHSA and regulations, ISO and the ability to interpret and take onboard other international safety standards. \nMaintain a knowledge base and keep up to date with new methods, products and developments affecting the civil and water engineering disciplines and recommend new practices or changes in application.\n3) SCHEDULE, PROJECT & TASK MANAGEMENT\nCollaborate closely with internal teams, clients, external design partners and subcontractors to develop and deliver innovative, compliant solutions.\nProactively drive a H&S focus throughout the design process and subsequent delivery phase, instigating development of design risk assessments to address risks identified during review activities.\nIdentify and escalate all instances of design change throughout the project lifecycle.\n4) MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION & GUIDANCE\nProvide technical support and guidance to site teams during installation/commissioning.\nDevelop & review project documentation for compliance with relevant Client & UK water industry standards, regulations and Company QA processes.\nManage the project specific design interfaces with Clients, external consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.\n5) COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP\nEnthusiastically embrace technical excellence and innovation within the team, contributing to the development of new design methodologies and tools.\nPresent engineering solutions to complex problems in a client/stakeholder facing environment.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills along with a high level of computer literacy.\nMentor, and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.\n 6) CORE VALUES\nUpholds and promotes the Company’s Core Values - Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.\nYou may be required to undertake additional duties, consistent with the responsibilities and level of this role, beyond those specified above.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nThe ideal candidate will have a background in Civil Engineering and will be joining our multidisciplined Innovation, Design & Solutions (IDS) department working on the design of projects covering, but not limited to the following:\nWater treatment \nWater distribution and storage \n Wastewater recycling \nFlood Defence \nEssential\nHigher Education (NVQ+).\nDesirable\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred). \nMembership of a Professional Engineering Institution.\nCSCS Card or SHEA Water Qualification.\nEUSR Water Hygiene Qualification.\nWork within a water based environment would be useful, but not essential.\nExperience on site, in a Site Engineer or similar role, would be beneficial.\nExperience\nAt least 2 years of relevant engineering experience, including project design and coordination.\nBroad knowledge of industry standards, legislation and engineering principles.\nWhy Join Trant?\nAt Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high-value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure - shaping the systems that communities and industries rely on every day.\nOur teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery. We offer end-to-end capabilities - from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means you’ll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful.\nOur multi-disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in-house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, it’s an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential.\nWhether you’re starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference.\nOur company benefits package includes.\nCompetitive salary.\nCompany car or car allowance (some levels).\nMentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership.\n24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays.\nOptions to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.\nCompany Pension Scheme.\nFlexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system.\n1 x Professional Membership paid annually.\nHybrid working.\nEmployee Assistance Program.\nFree onsite parking.\nBike to Work Scheme.\nDiscretionary annual bonus.\nReady to take the next step in your career? 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