Water & Public Health Engineer (Civil) in Belfast, United Kingdom

Energy Jobline ATTB; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Water & Public Health Engineer. The ideal candidate holds an Honours degree in Civil Engineering with 12+ months' experience in relevant fields. Responsibilities include producing designs for water projects and participating in client meetings. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 is offered along with generous benefits and the possibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Healthcare plan and life assurance

Approved professional training schemes

Qualifications

• 12+ months' experience in water or public health engineering.
• Familiarity with design delivery is beneficial.
• Comfortable with client service and managing multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Detail-oriented

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Familiarity with hydraulic/modelling software

Education

Honours degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

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.

Ideal candidate

You will hold an Honours degree in Civil Engineering and bring 12+ months' 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Civil Engineering roles in Belfast or across Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Dan Orr in the strictest confidence.

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