Principal Civil Engineer - Water

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy that is dedicated to improving society through innovative water solutions. As part of a dynamic team, you will lead projects from master planning to detailed design, ensuring excellence in delivery. This role offers the chance to work alongside industry experts while promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. With a commitment to career development and flexible working arrangements, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the water sector. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment focused on social outcomes.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 7%

Life insurance

Annual professional subscription

Continuous development opportunities

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave policies

Annual bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Access to Employee Networks

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Chartered Engineer status is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the water team capability in Belfast.
• Oversee investigation and design of water and wastewater schemes.

Skills

People Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Leadership Skills

Understanding of CDM Regulations

Knowledge of Water Specifications

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

Civils 3D

GIS

SharePoint

AI Tools

Job description

Job Description

Mott MacDonald

Position location: Belfast

Recruiter contact: Nicola Coyle

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities, and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person and striving to meet their needs.

We are proud to be one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

About the division

Our Water Utilities Division works as part of our fully integrated multi-disciplinary service offering. Together, we deliver client-centric solutions across a diverse portfolio of water sector projects and frameworks.

Join our dynamic and award-winning OneWater Team at Mott MacDonald, where we are committed to our Clients, our People, and the Environment.

Building on our proud 70-year long track record in Northern Ireland and Ireland, we have secured numerous exciting framework appointments up to 2030 and beyond. This success is allowing us to grow our pool of talented Water Engineers in Belfast.

We are agile across our resource teams, offering candidates excellent career progression opportunities. You will work alongside industry-recognised experts to deliver value to key water utility company clients, including NI Water, Uisce Éireann, Scottish Water, and other AMPUK water companies.

Overview of role

You will undertake investigation and design across all stages of water and wastewater scheme development, from high-level master planning through to detailed design and commissioning.

A key part of the role involves people management. Therefore, you’ll be required to work closely with our NI Water Account Lead and Resource Lead to help grow, line manage, and develop our water team capability in Belfast.

Candidate Specification

Essential experience / attributes:

• Civil Engineering or other relevant degree;
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent);
• Proactive people manager with a track record in building and supporting teams;
• Understanding of the designer’s responsibilities under the CDM regulations;
• Solid knowledge of water or wastewater specifications and standards;
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills;

Desirable experience / attributes:

• Experience working with NI Water, Uisce Éireann, Scottish Water, United Utilities, or similar;
• Strong digital capability (e.g., Copilot / AI, Civils 3D, GIS, SharePoint);
• Experience contributing to low carbon solutions development.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that ability, skills, and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment practices and ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or need support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will discuss how we can support you.

Agile working

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss how we can accommodate your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits include:

• Pension matched up to 7%
• Life insurance
• Annual professional subscription
• Continuous development opportunities
• Flexible and agile working options
• Enhanced parental and shared parental leave policies
• Annual bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits, including leave options, cycle to work, and season ticket loans
• Wellbeing support, including access to Employee Assistance Scheme and wellbeing champions
• Access to Employee Networks supporting various communities and carers
• The opportunity to make a difference and learn about social outcomes

Apply now or click here for more information about our application process.