Civil Design Engineer

Trant Engineering Ltd.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company car or car allowance

Career Development Association

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible core hours

Professional membership paid annually

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Bike to Work

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd. is seeking a motivated Civil Design Engineer in Southampton to join IDS and work across feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

You will collaborate with the design team and clients on water industry projects, aiming to deliver fit-for-purpose, compliant civil solutions in accordance with UK standards. The role offers opportunities to develop professional membership (ICE) and progress within a multi-disciplinary team, with hybrid opportunities and

Qualifications

• Higher Education (NVQ+).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and manage design interfaces across the Civil discipline.
• Develop civil detail design deliverables to eurocodes and specs.
• Mentor junior team members and support in design reviews.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Higher Education (NVQ+)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Civil Design Engineer

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Civil

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southampton

Reporting To: Trevor Mossop

Description

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.

Trant 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.

IDS, 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.

The Role This 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

1) GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Report 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.
• Manage multi-discipline design interfaces and integration of the Civil design elements to deliver fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Assist with tasks on a major project or lead projects of moderate scope.

2) TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret, understand & challenge project requirements from Client documents (project scope of work, drawings, specifications, correspondence, etc.).
• Attend Client sites as required to undertake condition surveys of existing processes, structures and assets, and promoting further opportunities to enhance Client relationships.
• The 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.).
  • Design calculations (E.g. Concrete, steel, hydraulic, foundation, temporary works, etc.).
  • Design sketches/drawings using the AutoCAD AEC software collection (E.g. Slabs, structures, buried assets, chambers, access pavements, site layouts etc.).
  • Design schedules, buildability statements, design risk assessment, reports, etc).
• A comprehensive understanding of other discipline requirements and interactions required to deliver a unified and complete design solution.
• Compliance with OHSA and regulations, ISO and the ability to interpret and take onboard other international safety standards.
• Maintain 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.

3) SCHEDULE, PROJECT & TASK MANAGEMENT

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, external design partners and subcontractors to develop and deliver innovative, compliant solutions.
• Proactively 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.
• Identify and escalation all instances of design change throughout the project lifecycle.

4) MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION & GUIDANCE

• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams during installation/commissioning.
• Develop & review project documentation for compliance with relevant Client & UK water industry standards, regulations and Company QA processes.
• Manage the project specific design interfaces with Clients, external consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

5) COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP

• Enthusiastically embrace technical excellence and innovation within the team, contributing to the development of new design methodologies and tools.
• Present engineering solutions to complex problems in a client/stakeholder facing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a high level of computer literacy.
• Mentor, and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

6) CORE VALUES

• Upholds and promotes the Company’s Core Values - Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

You may be required to undertake additional duties, consistent with the responsibilities and level of this role, beyond those specified above.

What We’re Looking For

The 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:

• Water treatment
• Water distribution and storage
• Wastewater recycling
• Flood Defence

Essential

• Higher Education (NVQ+).

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution.
• CSCS Card or SHEA Water Qualification.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Qualification.
• Work within a water based environment would be useful, but not essential.
• Experience on site, in a Site Engineer or similar role, would be beneficial.

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience, including project design and coordination.
• Broad knowledge of industry standards, legislation and engineering principles.

Why Join Trant?

At 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. Our 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. Our 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. Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference.

Our company benefits package includes.

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or car allowance (some levels).
• Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership.
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays.
• Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system.
• 1 x Professional Membership paid annually.
• Hybrid working.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free onsite parking.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.