Principal Civil Engineer - Water

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join their Water Engineering team in Belfast. In this dynamic role, you will lead investigations and designs for water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This innovative consultancy values diversity and offers a range of benefits, including pension matching, flexible working arrangements, and development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a positive impact through engineering and want to be part of a progressive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension matching up to 7%

Life insurance

Professional subscriptions

Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Access to Employee Networks

Qualifications

• Essential: Civil Engineering degree and Chartered Engineer status.
• Proactive leader with strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle investigation and design for water and wastewater projects.
• Support team growth and development from planning to commissioning.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Understanding of Water/Wastewater Standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE or equivalent)

Tools

Civils 3D

GIS

SharePoint

Job description

Mott MacDonald

Position location:

Belfast

Recruiter contact:

Nicola Coyle

Company overview:

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. We are proud to be recognized as a top employer and an inclusive company in the UK.

Our values:

• Progress
• Respect
• Integrity
• Drive
• Excellence

About the division:

Our Water Utilities Division offers integrated services delivering water sector projects. We are expanding our Water Engineering team in Belfast, working with clients like NI Water, Uisce Éireann, and Scottish Water.

Role overview:

You will handle investigation and design for water and wastewater projects, from planning to commissioning, and support team growth and development.

Candidate requirements:

Essential:

• Civil Engineering or relevant degree
• Chartered Engineer (ICE or equivalent)
• Proactive team leader with experience in team building
• Knowledge of CDM regulations
• Understanding of water/wastewater standards
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Desirable:

• Experience with water utilities companies
• Digital skills (e.g., Civils 3D, GIS, SharePoint)
• Experience in low carbon solutions

Additional information:

We value diversity and are committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Support for applicants with disabilities is available; contact [e-mail].

Benefits:

• Pension matching up to 7%
• Life insurance
• Professional subscriptions
• Development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave
• Annual bonus
• Flexible benefits
• Wellbeing support
• Access to Employee Networks

Apply now or learn more about our social outcomes initiatives.