Site Civil Engineer

Site Civil Engineer

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects. Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for a Site Civil Engineer to play a key role in our project delivery team delivering National Grid projects.

This fantastic opportunity will enable the successful candidate to develop a long term career with the organisation.

Department: Civil

Location: South East England

• Set out and inspect civil works including earthworks, foundations, drainage, retaining structures, concrete and steel structures, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Review and interpret civil engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, and construction programmes.
• Support setting out and verification of civil works on site.
• Identify, report, and help resolve technical issues, non-conformances, or design discrepancies.

• Promote and enforce safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitor site safety compliance and environmental controls for civil works.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all civil works meet design, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Assist in testing, inspections, and approvals of civil works.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, inspection reports, and as-built documentation.

• Liaise with project managers, site managers, and design teams to support project delivery.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure civil works are delivered according to programme and specification.
• Support commissioning and handover of civil infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers or site staff.
• Support lessons learned initiatives and promote best practice in civil engineering delivery.
• Assist in improving processes, standards, and site procedures.

• Project Managers and Senior Project Managers
• Site Managers / Construction Managers
• Design Engineers and Technical Leads
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Teams
• Health, Safety & Environmental Teams
• Quality and Project Controls Teams

• Client representatives (energy providers, industrial clients)
• Civil subcontractors and suppliers
• Third-party inspectors, consultants, or regulators
• Contractors delivering complementary works (mechanical, electrical, or process)

Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

• CSCS
• NVQ, Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline
• Practical site-based setting out experience, including earthworks, drainage, foundations, structures, and setting out skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting civil engineering drawings, specifications, and method statements
• Experience coordinating and supervising subcontractors and site teams
• Experience working to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards on site

• SMSTS / SSSTS
• Familiarity with National Grid standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience in energy or other infrastructure projects
• Experience liaising with clients, regulators, or third-party inspectors
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or site staff

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…