Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the water industry?

At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. Our fantastic UKI Water Team have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our rapidly growing Belfast office – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

This role offers a brilliant opportunity to lead a team of passionate Civil Engineers and Project Managers throughout the project design and delivery cycle. You will support various stages of civil infrastructure, water and wastewater utility projects, including feasibility studies, reference designs, detailed designs and preparation of reports, technical specifications and construction project management.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Deliver: Manage a portfolio of projects, consistently delivering to agreed time, cost & quality requirements; having a keen focus on risk mitigation for clients and AECOM alike. Gather and correlate engineering data using established and well-defined procedures, identifying any discrepancies in results.
• Lead: Supervise and direct project team members, and work with the management team to ensure availability of suitably skilled resources. Have decision-making authority and recognise risk and uncertainty with plans to mitigate and eliminate such.
• Quality: Drive the highest standards in leadership, health, safety and environmental management. Ensure CDM compliance throughout design and construction, and contractually manage projects from bid stage through to completion.
• Collaborate: Work closely with programming specialists to build delivery programmes and monitor progress.
• Mentor: Provide mentoring, guidance and technical advice to support and supervise junior staff.

If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we’re working on and see firsthand the difference we’re making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.

At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued – and let’s not forget about the perks! You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you.