Senior EICA Design Engineer

and represent the organization professionally.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Independently applies extensive and diverse knowledge of EICA engineering principles and practices across broad areas of assignments and related fields. Modifies or extends accepted theories and practices to complete complex assignments. Demonstrates professional attitudes such as creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability. Actively promotes consideration of sustainability principles throughout the design lifecycle. Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.

Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scope or major project components. Designs complete projects, systems, components, or processes. Develops EICA specifications, drawings, and other project documents. Reviews complete project documentation for compliance and quality assurance. Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints. Formulates solutions for unconventional or challenging engineering problems. Assists upper‑level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor.

Develops work plans with resource‑loaded schedules, scopes, and budgets. Performs basic schedule analysis and assesses project risks. Reviews and monitors scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments. Leads tasks on major projects or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features. Proactively implements change management practices and assesses the commercial impact of decisions.

Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments. Mentors direct reports and other engineers, providing guidance and reviewing work outputs. Receives supervision and guidance on overall objectives, critical issues, and policy matters. Provides direction on unusual conditions and developments.

Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language. Communicates professionally with colleagues, clients, and design partners. Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications related to engineering assignments. Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders and fosters inclusion. Sustains a team culture built around Trant's core values. Demonstrates empathy, critical listening, and effective conflict resolution skills.

Upholds and promotes the Company's Core Values - Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

• Essential Higher Education (NVQ+)
• Desirable Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• Incorporated/Chartered Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution
• CSCS Card or SHEA Water Qualification
• EUSR Water Hygiene Qualification
• Experience Typically 7+ years of engineering experience, including project leadership and technical oversight.

At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high-value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure - shaping the systems that communities and industries rely on every day. Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery.

We offer end-to-end capabilities - from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means you'll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful. Our multi-disciplinary teams bring…