Project Engineer – Water & Process (Hybrid, SE England)

Trant Engineering Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Hybrid working

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex water and process projects in the UK. You will collaborate with site teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure technical delivery, safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

The role covers design support, construction, commissioning and documentation, with emphasis on constructability and compliance with UK HSE regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Process, or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).
• Understanding of UK engineering standards, codes, and regs relevant to water and process projects.
• Health & Safety awareness relevant to construction and engineering projects (e.g., SSSTS preferred).
• Proficiency in technical documentation, drawings, and basic project software (AutoCAD, MS Project).
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer on water, municipal or industrial process projects.
• Experience providing technical support to site teams and assisting with design coordination.
• Experience preparing or reviewing project documentation, drawings, and technical reports.
• Experience ensuring compliance with UK HSE regulations and project quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and interpretation of drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support to site teams during construction and installation activities.
• Identify and elevate technical issues or risks to Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Coordinate with design engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure constructability.
• Review design submissions and provide comments or recommendations.
• Support implementation of design changes and revisions as required.
• Ensure completion of procurement in line with the project programme.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Technical documentation

Site-team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Process, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex water and process projects in the UK. You will collaborate with site teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure technical delivery, safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

The role covers design support, construction, commissioning and documentation, with emphasis on constructability and compliance with UK HSE regulations.