Chartered / Senior Civil Engineers - Highways and Transportation

RPS Group Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Belfast is seeking Chartered Civil Engineers/Senior Civil Engineers to join their Highways and Transport team. The successful candidates will manage civil engineering projects, oversee workloads, and collaborate with design teams. Applicants should have expertise in highways and drainage, proficiency in relevant software, and a relevant degree. The role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Accredited professional training

Diverse and supportive work environment

Focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering Projects, especially Highways and Drainage.
• Transportation experience is a plus.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Managing civil engineering schemes and developments.
• Overseeing workload and staff.
• Collaborating with design and project management teams.
• Traveling between UK and NI offices as needed.
• Business development and preparing marketing submissions.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports.

Skills

Civil Engineering Projects experience

Communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with Civils 3D

Proficiency with MS Project

Proficiency with NEC contracts

Education

MEng/BEng or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Job description

Due to an increasing workload, RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking Chartered Civil Engineers/Senior Civil Engineers to join our Highways and Transport team in Belfast. The position will be based in our Belfast office, with potential travel throughout the UK and Ireland.

About the Team:

The Highways & Transportation team within RPS has been involved in some of the UK and Ireland’s most prestigious developments, including:

• Titanic Quarter, Belfast Harbour
• Dublin Port - Alexandra Basin Redevelopment (ABR)
• Holyhead Port redevelopment
• Port of Cork, Ringaskiddy
• Shannon Foynes Port
• London Luton Airport Civil Engineering works
• Various active travel schemes and masterplan projects across the UK and Ireland

Our Belfast office employs over 300 staff and has been providing services for 70 years, working on diverse projects in planning, engineering, water, waste, transport, and environment sectors.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech company:

In 2023, RPS joined Tetra Tech, expanding our global reach and resources. We design and manage projects focused on urbanization, natural resources, and sustainability, leveraging a worldwide team of over 30,000 professionals.

Your Impact:

Join us to make a difference through projects that utilize advanced technologies and scientific expertise, helping create meaningful change globally.

What you will be doing:

• Managing civil engineering schemes and developments
• Overseeing workload and staff
• Collaborating with design and project management teams
• Traveling between UK and NI offices as needed
• Business development and preparing marketing submissions
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in Civil Engineering Projects, especially Highways and Drainage
• Transportation experience is a plus
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civils 3D, MS Project, and NEC contracts is advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full driving license

Qualifications:

MEng/BEng or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field; Chartered membership or near Chartered status (ICE, IEI, CILT) is preferred.

What is in it for you?

We offer fully accredited professional training, opportunities for innovation and collaboration, and a diverse, supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing and work-life balance.