Senior Civil Engineer (Water / Wastewater)

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead technical delivery, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients. A degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer status are required for this pivotal role. The salary ranges from £50,000 to £60,000 plus an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Clear pathways for progression

Exposure to major infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects in a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical capability in drainage, hydraulics, pipeline or treatment infrastructure design.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Delivering civil design solutions for water and wastewater treatment, storage, pumping and pipeline infrastructure.
• Producing and reviewing technical reports, drawings, calculations and specifications.
• Engaging with clients, contractors, regulatory bodies and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Technical delivery

Mentoring junior engineers

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater | Belfast

Vickerstock are proud to be representing a globally recognised engineering consultancy renowned for delivering some of the most complex and high-impact infrastructure programmes across the UK, Ireland and internationally. With a strong legacy in the water, environmental and energy sectors, this organisation is now expanding its Belfast presence and seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support major water and wastewater frameworks while helping shape and grow the local team.

Your new role as Senior Civil Engineer

In this role, you will take a lead in the technical delivery of civil engineering designs for water and wastewater projects, from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. Alongside technical leadership, you will play an active role in mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the growth of the Belfast office.

• Delivering civil design solutions for water and wastewater treatment, storage, pumping and pipeline infrastructure
• Producing and reviewing technical reports, drawings, calculations and specifications
• Leading elements of project delivery, ensuring designs meet industry standards and client expectations
• Working closely with NI Water account leads and resource managers to build capability within the team
• Engaging with clients, contractors, regulatory bodies and multidisciplinary teams
• Supporting sustainability and low-carbon design initiatives within project solutions

What you will need to succeed as Senior Civil Engineer

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects in a consultancy environment
• Strong technical capability in drainage, hydraulics, pipeline or treatment infrastructure design
• Experience managing or mentoring junior engineers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What’s in it for you?

If successful, you will benefit from:

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary, depending on experience + extensive benefits package
• A pivotal role within a growing Northern Ireland water engineering team
• An extensive project pipeline with leading utilities companies in England under the AMP8 framework, as well as ongoing work with Uisce Éireann and NI Water
• Exposure to major UK & Ireland infrastructure frameworks
• Clear pathways for progression into leadership or technical specialist roles

For a confidential discussion on this role or similar positions within water and civil infrastructure, contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment