Principal Engineer - Water

McAdam Design; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Fun and social workplace

Work/life balance

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is looking for a Principal Engineer in Belfast to manage and deliver water projects. This position offers opportunities for career growth and requires experience in project management and contract administration. You will lead investigations and feasibility studies, while maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders. The role promotes a hybrid work model, ensuring a good work-life balance within an engaging workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in water project management.
• Proven track record of delivering feasibility studies.
• Strong understanding of NEC forms of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver investigations and condition assessments.
• Manage project finances and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Client communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

As a Principal Engineer, McAdam will provide you with opportunities for career growth and progression through work on a range of water projects and programmes of work within Northern Ireland and across the island of Ireland, membership of professional bodies and a dedicated Training Manager helping you work towards professional status, whilst offering a competitive salary, fun and social workplace, work / life balance and hybrid working.

As a senior member of the Water & Environment Team you will be given the opportunity to grow and take responsibility for your projects whilst supporting and assisting junior members of the Water / Wastewater Team. You will be tasked with the delivery of investigations, condition assessments, feasibility studies and business cases on a variety of water related projects, leading to Contract and Project Management using the NEC forms of contracts, controlling finances and programmes on behalf of our clients.

Tasks will include concept design, project management and contract administration, client and stakeholder communication, preparation of drawings, calculations, programmes, specifications, reports and other job related correspondence.

If this interests you, send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]