Water & Public Health Engineer (Civil)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Civil Engineer for its Water and Public Health team. The ideal candidate will have an Honours degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience, focusing on water projects. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and support for professional development. The successful candidate will work on designing and managing public health projects with a collaborative team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Professional training schemes

Qualifications

• 12+ months of experience in water or public health engineering.
• Experience with design delivery is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs for public health and water projects.
• Compile specifications, BoQs, drawings, and technical reports.
• Participate in design workshops, client meetings, and stakeholder reviews.
• Plan and coordinate site surveys/investigations.
• Contribute to CDM/health & safety documentation.
• Provide civil engineering support to other internal teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Honours degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic/modelling software

Job description

Water & Public Health Engineer (Civil)

CLIENT

An outstanding opening to join the Water / Public Health team within one of Northern Ireland's premier multidisciplinary consultancies. Headquartered in Belfast, the practice is renowned for delivering sustainable, innovative engineering across multiple sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. Offering a welcoming, collaborative culture, this position provides real scope to advance your career in a business that prioritises technical excellence and supports ongoing professional development.

The Ideal Person

You will hold an Honours degree in Civil Engineering and bring 12+ month's experience in water or public health engineering. Familiarity with design delivery and exposure to hydraulic/modelling software is beneficial (not essential).

You'll be confident with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word), a strong communicator, and comfortable analysing data and solving problems. We're seeking someone proactive, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining a high level of client service.

Responsibilities

As a Civil Engineer within the Water team, you will:

• Produce designs for public health and water projects, including pumping stations, control buildings, water-retaining structures, and associated civils.
• Compile specifications, BoQs, drawings, and technical reports to established quality standards.
• Participate in design workshops, client meetings, and stakeholder reviews.
• Plan and coordinate site surveys/investigations, including interpreting findings for design inputs.
• Contribute to CDM/health & safety documentation and ensure adherence to QA systems.
• Provide wider civil engineering support to other internal teams when required.

Remuneration & Benefits - £30,000 - £35,000

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working options considered
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare plan and life assurance
• Approved professional training schemes with excellent career progression

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