Water Project Engineer — Hybrid & Career Growth

Trant Engineering Ltd.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Hybrid working

Career development

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible working core hours

Professional membership paid

Onsite parking

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Trant Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to support the technical delivery of water projects across the UK. You will assist in design, construction, commissioning and documentation, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance while working with site teams, clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a Civil/Mechanical/Process/Environmental engineering degree, UK standards knowledge, and experience with AutoCAD/MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Process, or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).
• Understanding of UK engineering standards, codes, and regulations relevant to water and process projects.
• Health & Safety awareness relevant to construction and engineering projects (e.g., SSSTS or equivalent preferred).
• Proficiency in technical documentation, drawings, and basic project software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Project).
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar technical role 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 potential 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.
• Maintain accurate records of technical activities, site progress, and inspections.
• Assist in preparation of reports, technical submittals, and project documentation.
• Support commissioning and handover documentation preparation.
• Support site teams in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

HSE awareness

Technical documentation

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Trant Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to support the technical delivery of water projects across the UK. You will assist in design, construction, commissioning and documentation, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance while working with site teams, clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a Civil/Mechanical/Process/Environmental engineering degree, UK standards knowledge, and experience with AutoCAD/MS Project.