Automation Engineer

Join Trant Engineering Limited and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects. As the business continues to grow, this is an opportunity to contribute your automation expertise to engineering projects serving clients across the UK and internationally.

Trant Engineering Limited is a leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions. With more than 1,000 employees and an annual turnover of approximately £150 million, the company brings together multidisciplinary teams to support projects from development and design through to construction, commissioning and handover. Trant works across a range of sectors, combining technical capability, practical delivery experience and a focus on building lasting client relationships.

Its continued growth creates opportunities for people who want to contribute to challenging projects and develop their careers in a collaborative engineering environment.

Trant Engineering Limited is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to play a key role in the successful delivery of project work. You will contribute to the development, integration and implementation of automation solutions, working alongside engineering colleagues, project managers, clients and suppliers. The role calls for a practical, quality-focused professional who can turn project requirements into dependable technical outcomes. You will support work through relevant project stages, help resolve engineering challenges and contribute to safe, efficient delivery.

The specific systems, project scope and working arrangements may vary depending on the assignment.

Applicants should have relevant experience in automation engineering, ideally gained in an engineering, contracting, EPC or industrial project environment. A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in automation, electrical, control systems or a related engineering discipline is desirable; equivalent practical experience will also be considered. You should be able to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation, understand control and instrumentation principles, and contribute to the selection, design or integration of automation solutions.

Familiarity with appropriate industrial control systems, software tools and engineering standards is beneficial. Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are important, as is the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. A commitment to safe working, quality and continued professional development is expected.

Responsibilities may include reviewing project requirements and specifications; contributing to automation design and technical documentation; supporting the development, configuration and integration of control systems; and coordinating with electrical, instrumentation, process and other engineering disciplines. You will help identify technical risks and resolve design or delivery issues, provide engineering input to project planning, and support procurement by reviewing technical submissions where required.

You may also contribute to factory and site testing, commissioning activities, system verification and project handover. Throughout each assignment, you will maintain accurate records, follow applicable project procedures and engineering standards, communicate progress and technical matters clearly, and promote safe, reliable and maintainable solutions.

Trant Engineering Limited offers the opportunity to work on varied engineering projects and collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines. You will be able to apply your expertise to…