Trant Engineering Ltd

Senior Civil Design Engineer

Trant Engineering Ltd
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSouthampton • United KingdomSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering design for water treatment and wastewater projects, with a strong focus on compliance with UK industry standards and regulations. Capable of leading multi-discipline teams and managing complex engineering solutions while ensuring health and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CEng/IEng RegistrationBSc/MSc In Civil EngineeringExperience In UK Water/Wastewater IndustryAutoCAD AEC DrawingsProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work within Trant’s Innovation, Design & Solutions (IDS) department on civil design projects
  • Support projects across water treatment, water distribution and storage, wastewater recycling, and flood defence
  • Manage multi-discipline design interfaces and integrate civil design elements into fit-for-purpose engineering solutions
  • Lead tasks on major projects or lead several moderate-scope projects with complex features
  • Interpret, understand and challenge client project requirements
  • Attend client sites to undertake condition surveys of existing processes, structures and assets
  • Develop civil design deliverables including survey specifications, design calculations, AutoCAD AEC drawings, design schedules, buildability statements, design risk assessments and reports
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients, external design partners and subcontractors
  • Drive health and safety throughout design and delivery and develop design risk assessments
  • Identify and escalate design changes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Undertake technical bid evaluations and subcontractor/supplier design reviews
  • Monitor design effort against budget, schedule and quality requirements
  • Provide technical support and guidance to site teams during installation and commissioning
  • Develop and review project documentation for client and UK water industry compliance
  • Manage project-specific design interfaces with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Promote technical excellence and innovation and develop design methodologies and tools
  • Present and defend engineering solutions to clients and stakeholders
  • Lead, mentor and develop junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • CEng/IEng registration with a recognised UK Institution (e.g. ICE)
  • BSc/MSc qualification in Civil Engineering discipline
  • Significant experience delivering multi-disciplined engineering projects in the UK water/wastewater industry, focusing on water & wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations
  • Broad knowledge of industry standards, legislation and engineering principles
  • Capable of managing and prioritising multiple projects in a dynamic environment
  • Fully conversant with the Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Committed to continuous professional development
  • Background in Civil Engineering in the water industry or closely related industries
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work to Eurocodes, industry/client specifications, ISO, OHSA and relevant UK water industry standards and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 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
  • Private Healthcare Insurance
  • 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
  • Annual bonus Scheme

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Hard Skills
Civil DesignDesign CalculationsSurvey SpecificationsDesign Risk AssessmentsTechnical Bid EvaluationsDesign MethodologiesEngineering PrinciplesEurocodesISO StandardsOHSA Regulations
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsLeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteAutoCAD
Certifications & Qualifications
CEngIEng
Industry Keywords
Water TreatmentWastewater RecyclingFlood DefenceMulti-Discipline EngineeringUK Water Industry ComplianceCondition SurveysDesign InterfacesHealth And SafetyClient SpecificationsSubcontractor Design Reviews