Principal Water Civil Engineer

Jacobs; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Water Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects that shape Ireland's water infrastructure. You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, enhancing your skills while contributing to innovative solutions in water management. The company promotes a culture of flexibility and work-life balance, ensuring you can thrive both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Medical Cover

Digital GP

Family-friendly Benefits

Professional Development Reimbursement

Community Engagement Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater engineering industry is essential.
• Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Involved in projects for water resource planning and wastewater asset delivery.
• Work with civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental specialists.

Skills

Water Engineering

Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Mentoring

Sustainability Knowledge

Technical Design Skills

Education

Accredited Honours STEM Degree (NFQ Level 8)

Job description

Jacobs Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs has secured multiple multi-year contracts and projects with leading clients in Ireland, the UK, and across the globe. We currently have opportunities for engineers of all disciplines to join our Water team in Ireland to deliver on these fantastic opportunities. Successful candidates will join a team of over 150 professionals in Ireland, working on high-profile projects and becoming part of a world-leading company with excellent career prospects.

About The Water Team

Our Water team in Ireland, with offices in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast, boasts an extensive portfolio working on high-profile, challenging projects, providing multidisciplinary solutions in water, wastewater, environment, and flood management. From feasibility studies and planning to design, construction management, and operations and maintenance, we bring together the talent and expertise necessary to deliver success.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate and enhance their skills while working on solutions for Ireland’s future water infrastructure. They will be involved in projects ranging from strategic water resource planning to the delivery of individual projects and programs, including solutions for new and upgraded water and wastewater assets.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams engaging with civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and communication specialists. Candidates with relevant skills but without water sector experience will also be considered.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key focuses for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.

We value collaboration and believe in-person interactions are crucial for our culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Experience in water or wastewater engineering industry
• Minimum of an accredited Honours STEM Degree (NFQ Level 8) and working towards Chartership or equivalent
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrable technical or design skills
• Experience of, or ability to demonstrate, mentoring or supporting junior staff
• Interest in future technologies and knowledge about industry challenges, including data, carbon, and sustainability
• Holistic understanding of multi-disciplinary project facets
• Understanding of Project Management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and contracts

Our People

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset. We offer a competitive package, including benefits like free medical cover, digital GP, family-friendly benefits, professional development reimbursement, and community engagement through our Collectively program.

Our Culture

Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We support a culture of caring, positive mental health, and belonging. We embrace inclusion and diversity through our global networks and partnerships, such as VERCIDA. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible work arrangements or who may not meet all listed requirements. For support or adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact us.