Project Engineer

Veolia; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Project Engineer in Belfast. The role involves managing and delivering small to medium projects related to wastewater treatment. Candidates should have an engineering qualification and experience in project management, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future while enjoying benefits like annual leave, pension access, and wellness resources.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to virtual GP services

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working in a project environment.
• Experience in on site engineering or project management.
• Experience of managing a programme of projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of small to medium projects on municipal wastewater.
• Define the scope of works, costing, and design.
• Supervise contractors and site staff.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Engineering related formal qualification

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: 12 month temporary

Location: Belfast, BT3 3JS

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As a Project Engineer you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Support the delivery of small to medium projects on municipal wastewater and bioresource treatment sites within the Omega PFI contract across sites in Northern Ireland, from Belfast to Armagh.
• Defining the scope of works, costing, designing, working with others and delivering to tight timescales.
• Support the Programme Manager responsible for the delivery of valued added solutions for beneficial use for the operational teams and ensuring Veolia meets our client's needs.
• Supervise contractors and at times site staff.
• Recommend solutions that meet the project brief and convey these with the Programme Manager.
• Participate actively in asset planning and delivery routine by providing input and gathering data for yearly reporting and database update
• Conduct annual individual Asset Condition and criticality assessment and updating database
• Provide data for new assets and update existing asset registers with such data then interface with EAM VAMS system, Sinapse and HxGNtools.

What we're looking for;

• Engineering related formal qualification
• At least 2 years working in a project environment
• Experience in on site engineering or project management
• Experience of managing a programme of projects
• Previous experience of management of contractors
• IOSH Managing safely or equivalent
• Negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

• APM/Prince Qualification would be beneficial
• Wastewater experience would be beneficial

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.