Project Engineer

Trant Engineering Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will manage various project aspects, from procurement to installation, predominantly site-based in the Wessex Water region, with potential hybrid options. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and have some experience in the water industry. The role promises competitive benefits, including a salary, company car, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

1 x Professional qualification paid

Employee Assistance Programme 24 / 7

Discounted corporate gym membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or HND / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR by experience.
• ECS / CSCS card required.
• SSSTS and First Aid certifications are essential.
• Experience in the water industry or related fields is appreciated.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and engage in communications.
• Attend internal and external meetings.
• Manage project procurement schedules and support material orders.
• Ensure site installation quality meets standards.
• Develop and manage handover documentation.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Health, Safety, and Environment knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HND / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

ECS / CSCS card

SSSTS

First Aid

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER

SOUTHAMPTON OR SWINDON OR HYBRID

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our multi‑disciplinary engineering team to deliver multiple P removal schemes across the Wessex Water region. This role will report to a Project Manager, and the candidate will be responsible for supporting the project team with procurement, installation and handover documentation for all electrical and mechanical aspects of the project delivery. Candidates ideally will be qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and having some experience of working within the water industry would be beneficial.

The successful candidate would be predominantly site based in the Wessex Water region, with a requirement to attend our Southampton Head Office or our new Swindon Office when required. Options for hybrid working are open to discussion.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all stakeholders and engage with regular communications
• Attend internal and external meetings
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams with input to design and constructability
• Supervision and recording of survey work
• Responsible for the development and management of project procurement schedules
• Aid with the submission of material enquires and the review of quotations
• Placement of material orders
• Ensure that site installation works and its quality match both design, client and industry standards
• Production of redline drawings
• Production and management of handover documentation
• Assist with the development of Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Employ a high level of Health and Safety across all aspects of site works

Qualifications / Competency

• Degree or HND / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR by experience
• ECS / CSCS card
• SSSTS
• First Aid
• Experience of working within the water industry or related industries
• Working Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment
• Having an understanding of Quality Assurance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

About Trant

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects within the Process & Water, Energy and Defence sectors. Our in‑house multi‑disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCCs, PLCs, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 1000 employees and a healthy forward order book with a targeted turnover of £150m this year; it is an exciting time to join the business.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• 1 x Professional qualification paid
• Employee Assistance Programme 24 / 7
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Bike to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunities

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.