Technical Manager

Trant Engineering; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company is seeking a Technical Manager based in Southampton. The role involves supporting the EICA design team, interpreting client documents, and overseeing technical approvals. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering qualification and experience in the water industry. This position offers competitive remuneration and benefits including a company car, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Flexible working hours

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Mentored support for professional qualifications

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-disciplined design engineer team.
• Previous role in a water/wastewater design environment required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project requirements and support bid submissions.
• Provide technical assistance during project phases.
• Drive health and safety focus through the design process.
• Monitor design delivery against estimates.

Skills

Strong background in EICA engineering

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness in design and project delivery

Team collaboration

Knowledge of industry standards

Education

BTEC/HNC/HND/BEng in EICA Engineering

Job description

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Technical Manager

Full time

Southampton, United Kingdom

Electrical

Our In‑house Design Team delivers multidiscipline design solutions and technical support to the Trant business and external clients. We primarily work in the water sector, undertaking projects in water and wastewater treatment, water storage and distribution and flood defence, as well as some works within the energy, renewables and data centre sectors. Projects typically range in value from £1m to £10m.

Reporting to the EICA Design Manager, duties include but are not limited to:

• Interpret, understand & challenge project requirements from Client documents (drawings, specifications, correspondence, etc.)
• Work with the Estimating Team, assisting and offering advice during tender preparations, with responsibility for the provision of EICA design input required to support bid submissions
• Support the IDS EICA design team with the technical delivery of projects, acting as a subject matter expert across all stages of the design development process, and taking responsibility for the technical approval of EICA design deliverables
• Undertake technical bid evaluations and subcontractor design reviews
• Provide technical assistance to Project Delivery Teams during the installation and commissioning phases of projects
• Investigate value engineering and value creation opportunities
• Identify and elevate all instances of design change
• Work with the Electrical Design Manager to monitor design effort against estimates / programmes
• Undertake/facilitate formal design reviews throughout the project lifecycle as defined within Trant procedures
• Regularly review design delivery strategies, in collaboration with the Head of Discipline
• Provide quality assurance through supervision, evaluation, and review of team outputs, ensuring all designs comply with relevant Client & UK water industry standards, regulations and Company QA processes
• Present and defend engineering solutions to complex problems in a client/stakeholder facing environment
• 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 new products/technologies/innovations to enhance our Engineering offering and reduce costs
• Represent Trant at local and national engineering institution conferences and meetings.

Qualifications/background/skills:

This role is suited to technically strong individuals with a background in EICA engineering in the water industry or in other closely related industries.

• BTEC/HNC/HND/BEng qualification in an EICA Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• A history of working within a team of multi‑disciplined design engineers for a contractor or consultant
• Previous experience working in a water/wastewater design environment
• A thorough awareness of the commercial factors applicable to design and project delivery
• A keen eye for detail with the ability to identify technical issues in the early stages of the project lifecycle
• Broad knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and engineering principles
• Committed to continuous professional development

** If you don't feel you meet all the above criteria, or may struggle to meet the working hours/location commitments, we are still keen to hear from you to understand how the role requirements could possibly be tailored **

About Us:

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 in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy and Defence.

We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in‑house design and offsite manufacturing teams work closely to develop technology‑based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering. Our in‑house multi‑disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC's, PLC's, SCADA and automation systems.

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

Company Benefits:

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment and we strongly support and encourage employees to gain professional qualifications.

• 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

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.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please e‑mail your CV to Gareth Sharp or call our Internal Recruitment Team on 02380 665544