Civil Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer. The role involves designing impactful infrastructure projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering quality engineering solutions. With a competitive salary and support towards chartership, this position offers great career development opportunities.

Benefits

Support towards achieving chartership

Ongoing CPD and technical training

Long-term progression and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-graduate experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Strong understanding of drainage and road design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design civil infrastructure including roads and drainage systems.
• Produce detailed designs using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders.
• Support project delivery from concept through to construction.

Skills

Proficiency in Civils 3D

Proficiency in MicroDrainage/PDS

Problem-solving

Understanding of drainage principles

Understanding of road design principles

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000

Location: Belfast (Office-based for first 6 months, then hybrid)

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering consultancy working on a broad range of impactful infrastructure projects across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

As part of the Infrastructure Team, you’ll be involved in the full design process for a variety of exciting and meaningful schemes — including 3G and 4G football pitches, car parks, tourist facilities, roads, drainage systems, and wider civil infrastructure. This role offers real and the chance to make a visible difference in both public and private sector developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design civil infrastructure such as roads, drainage, earthworks, cut-and-fill, car parks, and sports/tourism facilities
• Produce detailed designs using industry-standard software including Civils 3D and MicroDrainage/PDS
• Collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions
• Support project delivery from concept through to construction

Requirements:

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-graduate experience in civil infrastructure design
• Proficiency in Civils 3D and MicroDrainage/PDS
• Strong understanding of drainage and road design principles
• A proactive approach to technical development and problem-solving

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary: £30,000 – £40,000
• Office-based for the first 6 months, then flexible hybrid working
• A wide range of high-impact projects including sports, public, and tourism infrastructure
• Full support towards achieving chartership (ICE-accredited training provider)
• Ongoing CPD and technical training
• Long-term progression and development within a respected consultancy

If you’re looking to be part of a team delivering practical and progressive engineering solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.