Civil Engineer

JNP Group; eMakhazeni (Belfast); On-site; ZAR 618,000 - 883,000; Full time

Job summary

JNP Group in Belfast is seeking a Civil Engineer with about 2 years of post-graduate experience to join our growing team. You will contribute to housing, commercial, and industrial projects through appraisal, planning, and detailed design, helping deliver schemes on time and to budget.

The role involves delivering drainage and highway schemes, preparing drawings and calculations, liaising with clients and authorities, and progressing toward chartership with ICE or IStructE.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Around 2 years of relevant industry experience within consultancy.
• Proven ability to contribute to civil engineering projects through planning, design, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Pre-purchase feasibility studies and planning condition resolutions, including drainage and highways considerations.
• Carry out flood risk assessments; collaborate with in-house modelling team.
• Prepare detailed drawings and calculations for approvals (S38, S278, S104, etc.).
• Develop 3D ground models for volume calculations and road profiles.
• Contribute to project management and control suitable projects.
• Support training and professional development of team members.
• Liaise with clients and external authorities (Environment Agency, Local Highway Authorities, Water Authorities).
• Represent JNP Group at meetings, public exhibitions, and planning committees when required; undertake site inspections.
• Work towards chartership (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent).

Skills

Civil Engineering

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Positions at JNP

We are recruiting

Civil Engineer

First Published: September 15, 2026

Location: Belfast.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Civil Engineer with approximately three to four years of post-graduate experience to join our growing team.

This role provides the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of civil engineering projects, developing technical expertise while supporting the successful delivery of schemes through appraisal, planning, and detailed design stages for housing, commercial, and industrial developments.

Main Duties

• Pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolution of planning conditions including drainage feasibility and highways considerations.
• Flood risk assessments (flood modelling undertaken by in-house team).
• Detailed drawings and calculations to technical approval for adoptable highways and drainage to Building Control, NHBC, S278, S38, S104, etc.
• Preparation of 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill exercises, vertical road profiles, etc.
• Contribute to project management and control suitable projects.
• Support the training and professional development of team members.
• Liaise with clients and external agencies i.e. Environment Agency, Local Highway Authorities, Water Authorities, etc.
• Where appropriate represent JNP Group at meetings, public exhibitions, planning committees and public inquiries when required, and undertake site inspections.
• Proactively work towards chartership (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent).

Education/ Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Around 2 years of relevant industry experience within consultancy.

Technical Skills

• Working experience of FRAs, Suds and Pre-Planning Advice.
• Working experience of drainage and highway design and detailing to S38, S278 and S104 agreements.
• Working experience of MicroDrainage WinDES, Tuflow (optional), HECRAS (optional).
• Use of AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D preferred but not essential.
• Working appreciation of highway and general structures.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of civil engineering principles and current industry standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm for professional development and progression towards chartership.