Civil Engineer (Water)

Vickerstock; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

Competitive salary

Global consultancy, local presence

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking a Civil Engineer (Water) in the UK to help plan, design and deliver water and wastewater projects, working with a collaborative team of engineers and environmental specialists.

The role covers feasibility and outline design through to detailed design and construction support, with a clear path toward chartered status and a supportive, sustainable, inclusive culture. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in the water/wastewater sector, ideally in a consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of design processes and hydraulic modelling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver water and wastewater projects.
• Support feasibility studies through to detailed design.
• Provide construction support and drive chartership progression.

Skills

Design processes

Hydraulic modelling

Water infrastructure delivery

Chartered status progression

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Your new role as Civil Engineer (Water)
You will play an integral role in the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater projects, working as part of a collaborative team of engineers and environmental specialists. The role will provide exposure to all stages of project delivery - from feasibility and outline design through to detailed design and construction support. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to build on their consultancy experience and progress their career towards chartership while working on challenging and rewarding water sector projects.
What you will need to succeed as a Civil Engineer
To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in the water and wastewater sector, ideally gained within a consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of design processes, hydraulic modelling, and/or water infrastructure delivery
• A proactive approach to professional development and working towards chartered status (ICE or Engineers Ireland)

Desirable:

• Experience with UK and Irish water utilities, frameworks, or public sector projects
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability considerations in water projects
• Proficiency in design software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, or similar packages

What's in it for you?
If successful, you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Involvement in major water and wastewater projects across the UK and Ireland
• Structured career development with full chartership support
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture that values innovation and sustainability
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities to progress within a global consultancy with a strong local presence