Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Civil Engineer to deliver innovative water and wastewater solutions across the UK and Ireland. This role involves hands-on design, client engagement, and participation in sustainable infrastructure projects, offering a competitive salary and support for professional development.

Benefits

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 and/or wastewater infrastructure.
• Proactive with a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Design software

Hydraulic modelling tools

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