Senior Civil Engineer - Water

URS Scott Wilson (Aecom); Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Belfast office. The role involves creating detailed designs for water and wastewater projects while managing contracts and delivering innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering degree, experience in feasibility studies, and relevant project management skills. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

Qualifications

• Experience compiling feasibility studies on engineering projects.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Experience in the design and management of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of Water and Wastewater Treatment Works and Network Schemes.
• Manage NEC contracts and perform financial project management.
• Develop innovative low carbon design solutions.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for complete solutions.

Skills

Civil engineering

Feasibility studies

Water and wastewater infrastructure design

Education

Civil engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Civil Engineer in our Belfast office with a flexible hybrid working model.

At AECOM, we deliver an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients, including Irish Water, Northern Ireland Water and Department for Infrastructure. This position offers an opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

What you’ll do:

• Expertise: Create detailed designs of Water and Wastewater Treatment Works and Network Schemes. Manage NEC contracts and perform financial project management including regular invoicing, early warning and change controls.
• Deliver: Compile technical notes, reports and feasibility studies, including financial and non-financial comparisons.
• Innovate: Develop innovative, challenging low carbon design solutions.
• Collaborate: Liaise with multidisciplinary teams across the business to develop complete solutions for today’s water supply and treatment challenges, drawing on diverse Technical Excellence.
• Lead: Manage junior staff and check work to ensure CDM compliance throughout design and construction.

Growth and Team

Become part of our Water business, with around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 30 immediate teammates in Belfast. Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineers to deliver projects from concept to completion in an inclusive environment where your contributions are valued.

Benefits and Culture

Access core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance.

If you’re passionate about innovation, follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on our projects and impact.

Job Description

What we’re looking for:

• Civil engineering degree qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience compiling feasibility studies on engineering projects.
• Experience in the design and management of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.

Qualifications

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

For more information, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to explore our people, projects and news. For role specifics, contact the recruiter on LinkedIn — Katie Scales.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering services across the project lifecycle. We solve complex challenges with equity, diversity and inclusion, and strong environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with substantial revenue and global reach.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

We offer hybrid work options and a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and a pioneering mindset are championed. We foster a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the needs of our employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we support your growth and success.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria. Please indicate if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10134332

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited