Site Civil Engineer and Thames Water Region
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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. Our Water & Process team deliver engineering solutions for water and wastewater utility providers. 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 teams.
The Role
The Site Civil Engineer is responsible for the on-site delivery and coordination of civil engineering works ensuring that civil structures, earthworks, drainage, and associated infrastructure are delivered safely, to programme, to quality standards, and in compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
Technical Responsibilities - Civil Engineering Delivery
Supervise 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.
Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality & Compliance
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.
Stakeholder Supervision
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.
Key Interfaces:
Internal Interfaces
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
External Interfaces
Client representatives (water companies, energy providers, industrial clients)
Civil subcontractors and suppliers
Third-party inspectors, consultants, or regulators
Contractors delivering complementary works (mechanical, electrical, or process)
Core Values
Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Site safety certification, e.g., CSCS (or willingness to obtain)
Practical site-based civil engineering 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.
Desirable
NVQ, Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline.
Formal training in site management or construction supervision.
Familiarity with water and energy sector standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience in water, wastewater, or energy infrastructure projects.
Experience supporting commissioning, testing, or handover of civil works.
Experience liaising with clients, regulators, or third-party inspectors.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or site staff.
Why Join Trant?
At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high-value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to…
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