Principal Civil Engineer - Wastewater

Start here. Grow here.

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

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Civil Engineer in our rapidly growing Belfast office - whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. 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. These include NI Water, Uisce Eireann (Irish Water), Department for Infrastructure, Scottish Water, and local councils with projects such as Kinnegar WwTW, Sydenham WwPS, Metrolink Service Diversions, etc.

In this role, you will be involved in the design and delivery of wastewater infrastructure. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Expertise: Be involved in the delivery of projects from concept design right through to construction delivery. Create concept and detailed designs of Wastewater infrastructure. Manage NEC contracts and perform financial project management including change control.
• Deliver: Lead and manage engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Innovate: Provide technical expertise and innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges and deliver low carbon design solutions.
• Collaborate: Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to develop a complete design solution that meets the needs of today’s water supply and treatment challenges and taps into the expertise of a diverse field of Technical Excellence.
• Lead: Manage, mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

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 600 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.