Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering is looking for a Civil Engineer to join their innovative team in Belfast. This role involves designing sustainable water and wastewater solutions, contributing to infrastructure frameworks and providing hands-on support throughout the project lifecycle. With a focus on professional growth, the company offers a competitive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

30 days’ annual leave including public holidays

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Support for professional development and chartership

Company pension scheme and life assurance

Qualifications

• Motivated and adaptable individual with technical expertise.
• Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure or related projects.
• Desire to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Designing water and wastewater treatment works and pumping stations.
• Conducting hydraulic analysis and preparing technical specifications.
• Supporting project management and contract administration.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Design software

Hydraulic modelling tools

Job description

Job Description

As a Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable water and wastewater solutions that make a tangible difference to communities across the UK and Ireland. Working as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to long-term infrastructure frameworks for major utility providers. From the outset, you will be involved in hands-on engineering design, client engagement, and site-based activities that bring projects to life.

About You

My client is seeking a motivated and adaptable individual who brings both technical expertise and a passion for infrastructure development. The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a desire to learn
• Familiarity with design software and hydraulic modelling tools (desirable)

Your Role

The successful candidate will support the delivery of energy-efficient, low whole-life-cost projects across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, and pipework layouts
• Producing feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs
• Conducting hydraulic analysis and preparing technical specifications
• Supporting project management and contract administration
• Ensuring CDM compliance through design risk assessments and management plans

What’s in it for You

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that values professional growth and work-life balance. The benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 30 days’ annual leave (including public holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Support for professional development and chartership
• Company pension scheme and life assurance