Site Civil Engineer
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What You’ll Be Doing
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)
What We’re Looking For
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
Why Join Trant?
Competitive salary.
Company car or car allowance
Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership.
24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays.
Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.
Company Pension Scheme.
1 x Professional Membership paid annually.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discretionary annual bonus.
About Trant Engineering Ltd
UK private engineering, procurement and construction company delivering multidisciplinary projects for energy, water, nuclear and defence clients.
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