Principal / Associate Civil Engineer (Infrastructure)

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to manage and deliver complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and significant experience in public realm and active travel schemes. Benefits include a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000, enhanced pension, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension contribution

Health insurance

Early Friday finish

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE, IEI).
• Significant experience in public realm and environmental improvement projects.
• Strong project management skills.
• Collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-profile civil infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Work directly with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management skills

Collaborative leadership

Civil Engineering knowledge

Experience in public realm projects

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status (ICE, IEI)

Job description

Principal / Associate Civil Engineer (Infrastructure) | Belfast
A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate level Civil Engineer to join their infrastructure team in Belfast. This newly created role comes as a result of several major project awards, reflecting the company's continued growth and reputation for delivering complex infrastructure works across Ireland.

Your new role as Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

You will take a prominent, senior role in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, with responsibility for managing high-profile schemes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and working directly with clients and stakeholders. Typical projects include public realm regeneration, green infrastructure, and sustainable transport / active travel initiatives.

What you will need to succeed as a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE, IEI)
• Significant experience delivering projects in public realm, environmental improvement, or active travel schemes
• Strong project management skills with experience in budget, programme, and resource management
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to support and mentor junior engineers

Desirable:

• Experience working with local authorities and public sector clients in Northern Ireland
• Familiarity with design standards, funding processes, and guidance relevant to public realm and active travel projects
• Knowledge of sustainable and innovative design approaches for urban infrastructure

What's in it for you?

If successful, you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes
• Basic Salary £50,000 - £60,000
• Enhanced company pension contribution
• Health insurance, private medical insurance and income protection
• Early Friday finish
• Real opportunities for progression into leadership and management
• A collaborative, forward-thinking consultancy culture with flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing investment in your career development and professional growth

For a confidential discussion on this or similar roles in civil infrastructure and urban regeneration, contact our specialist recruitment team today.