Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineer

Final date to receive applications: 30 October 2026

Department: Civil

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Southampton

Reporting To: Trevor Mossop

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 and due to continued success and new Framework awards, we are looking to strengthen our Engineering Team with the appointment of a Civil Design Engineer.

IDS, Trant’s internal design team, are involved in all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support and are instrumental in providing technical support across the business as a whole.

The Role This role is suited to an enthusiastic engineer who has worked for a short period within the industry, either in a site based or office role, who wants to develop their technical design knowledge. You will be supported by our experienced design team and encouraged and supported in getting professional membership of the ICE.

1) GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Report to the Head of Discipline – Civils, as part of a multi-discipline d team of engineers working primarily on Trant’s UK Water Industry Frameworks.
• Manage multi-discipline design interfaces and integration of the Civil design elements to deliver fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Assist with tasks on a major project or lead projects of moderate scope.

2) TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret, understand & challenge project requirements from Client documents (project scope of work, drawings, specifications, correspondence, etc.).
• Attend Client sites as required to undertake condition surveys of existing processes, structures and assets, and promoting further opportunities to enhance Client relationships.
• The development of the following Civil detail design deliverables to facilitate the delivery of the project to Eurocodes and industry/Client specifications:
  • Survey specifications/datasheets (E.g. Topographical, Ground Penetrating Radar, Structural, Ground Investigation etc.).
  • Design calculations (E.g. Concrete, steel, hydraulic, foundation, temporary works, etc.).
  • Design sketches/drawings using the AutoCAD AEC software collection (E.g. Slabs, structures, buried assets, chambers, access pavements, site layouts etc.).
  • Design schedules, buildability statements, design risk assessment, reports, etc).
• A comprehensive understanding of other discipline requirements and interactions required to deliver a unified and complete design solution.
• Compliance with OHSA and regulations, ISO and the ability to interpret and take onboard other international safety standards.
• Maintain a knowledge base and keep up to date with new methods, products and developments affecting the civil and water engineering disciplines and recommend new practices or changes in application.

3) SCHEDULE, PROJECT & TASK MANAGEMENT

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, external design partners and subcontractors to develop and deliver innovative, compliant solutions.
• Proactively drive a H&S focus throughout the design process and subsequent delivery phase, instigating development of design risk assessments to address risks identified during review activities.
• Identify and escalation all instances of design change throughout the project lifecycle.

4) MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION & GUIDANCE

• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams during installation/commissioning.
• Develop & review project documentation for compliance with relevant Client & UK water industry standards, regulations and Company…