At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage innovative electrical projects using advanced engineering principles.
- Company: Join Trant Engineering, a leader in technology-led engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with extensive training and career progression support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in engineering while growing your career with mentorship.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or related field preferred; 3-5 years experience required.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 50.84 £ per hour.
The Design Engineer role involves applying advanced engineering principles and practices to design, manage, and deliver projects of moderate complexity.
Key Responsibilities
- GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Applies broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices within a specific discipline.
- Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for conventional projects with few complex features.
- Contributes to multidisciplinary teams and acquires general knowledge of related fields.
- Acknowledges and applies concepts of sustainability to engineering projects.
- TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs complete projects, systems, components, or processes.
- Prepares comprehensive specifications, drawings, and project documentation.
- Analyses and interprets survey data.
- Formulates and solves engineering problems using standard and adapted methods.
- Oversees moderate projects or contributes to specific parts of large-scale projects.
- SCHEDULE, PROJECT & TASK MANAGEMENT
- Applies leadership and teamwork skills to plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Contributes to project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
- Develops an awareness of change management practices and commercial impact of decisions, incorporating this into design activities.
- MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION & GUIDANCE
- Assigns tasks to and directs junior members of project team (technical and non-technical staff).
- Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work.
- Demonstrates empathy, critical listening, and conflict management skills.
- Advocates professionalism and respectful inclusion.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Essential
- Higher Education (NVQ+)
- Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
- Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution.
- CSCS Card or SHEA Water Qualification.
- EUSR Water Hygiene Qualification.
- Experience
- Typically 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience, including project design and coordination.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company car or car allowance (some levels)
- 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
- Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system
- 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite parking
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus
About Us
Our mission is to be the first choice Engineering Procurement and Construction Company for our clients in the UK and overseas. We are a multi-discipline company providing innovative, technology-led solutions to complex engineering challenges across the globe.
Electrical Design Engineer / Electrical Engineer employer: Trant Engineering Limited
Trant Engineering is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among its 1,000+ employees. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide numerous opportunities for career advancement while working on high-impact projects across the UK and internationally. Join us to be part of a reputable EPC contractor that values your contributions and supports your professional journey.
