Associate Civil Engineer - Water

AECOM; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer for their Belfast office. The role involves leading technical delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects and managing multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, chartered status, and significant civil engineering experience. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model and promises a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in civil engineering or project management role.
• Experience in feasibility studies and detailed design for water projects.
• Proven experience in managing technical delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage key packages of work from conception to hand-over.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure stakeholder buy-in.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered or incorporated status

Job description

Job Description

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Civil Engineer in our rapidly growing Belfast office – and take advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

At AECOM, we are at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long‑term partnerships with key clients including NI Water, Uisce Eireann (Irish Water), the Department for Infrastructure, Scottish Water and local councils.

In this role you will be involved in the design and delivery of wastewater infrastructure and will have the opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilites

• Lead: Drive technical delivery of a range of wastewater infrastructure projects, managing multi‑disciplinary technical teams to deliver value‑added solutions to client challenges throughout the design lifecycle.
• Manage: Oversee key packages of work from conception to hand‑over, interfacing with AECOM teams, clients and suppliers to create a seamless technical solution.
• Collaborate: Work closely with clients and AECOM partners to ensure stakeholder buy‑in to solutions, also contributing to AECOM’s wider technical capability and innovative approach.
• Develop: Manage, mentor and develop the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on the impactful projects we’re working on and see firsthand the difference we’re making in the industry.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a related Civil engineering discipline.
• Chartered or incorporated status with a relevant institution (e.g., ICE, IEI, CIWEM).
• Significant experience in a similar civil engineering or project management role.
• Experience in feasibility studies, options appraisal, and concept/outline/detailed design for water company clients.
• Proven experience in managing teams and the technical and financial delivery of projects with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Track record of delivering projects and working with multi‑disciplinary stakeholder groups.
• Proven experience in delivering detailed designs for water projects; specific experience with wastewater infrastructure.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. At AECOM, we value each person’s unique contributions and perspectives.

Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!

For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Katie Scales.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. Across transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with a Professional Services business that generated $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, a remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work, using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programmes to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using the email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.