Site Civil Engineer – Hybrid, Water & Wastewater Projects

Trant Engineering Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Company car option

Pension scheme

Bike to work

Discretionary bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to lead on-site civil delivery for water and wastewater projects in the South East. You will supervise earthworks, drainage, foundations and structures, review drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors to meet programme and quality targets.

You’ll promote safe work practices, conduct safety audits and maintain site records while supporting handover and commissioning of civil works.

Qualifications

• CSCS certification is essential or willingness to obtain.
• Hands-on site civil engineering experience with earthworks, drainage, foundations, structures and setting out.
• Experience reading and interpreting civil drawings, specs and method statements.
• Experience coordinating and supervising subcontractors and site teams.
• Experience delivering projects in health, safety, quality and environmental standards on site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect civil works including earthworks, foundations, drainage and retaining structures.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction programmes; interpret method statements.
• Support setting out and verification of civil works on site.
• Identify and report technical issues, non-conformances, or design discrepancies.
• Promote safe systems of work and monitor site safety and environmental controls.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate with project managers, site managers and design teams to support delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and site staff; help implement best practices.

Skills

CSCS certification

Site civil engineering

Earthworks & drainage

Reading drawings & specs

Subcontractor supervision

Health, safety, environment standards

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering (Desirable)

Job description

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to lead on-site civil delivery for water and wastewater projects in the South East. You will supervise earthworks, drainage, foundations and structures, review drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors to meet programme and quality targets.

You’ll promote safe work practices, conduct safety audits and maintain site records while supporting handover and commissioning of civil works.