Associate Director, Civil Engineer

AECOM; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer in Belfast to lead wastewater infrastructure projects and manage teams. Candidates should possess a Civil Engineering degree and chartered status, along with significant project management experience. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and promotes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a related Civil engineering discipline.
• Chartered or incorporated status with relevant institution (e.g. ICE, IEI, CIWEM).
• Significant experience in civil engineering or project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Oversee key packages of work from conception to handover.
• Work closely with clients to ensure stakeholder buy-in.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Civil engineering principles

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status with relevant institution

Job description

Job Overview

Are you ready to help lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Civil Engineer in our rapidly growing Belfast office – while also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we deliver an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects, working with key clients such as NI Water, Uisce Eireann (Irish Water), Department for Infrastructure, Scottish Water and local councils.

Responsibilities

• 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 handover, 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.

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 the management of teams and managing technical and financial delivery of projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Track record of delivering projects and working with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.
• Proven experience in delivering detailed designs for water projects; specific experience with wastewater infrastructure.

Disability and Diversity

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