Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Start here. Grow here.

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

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Engineering 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 - including: Irish Water, Northern Ireland Water and Department for Infrastructure (etc.). This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Expertise: Create detailed designs of Water and Wastewater Treatment Works and Network Schemes. Manage NEC contracts and perform financial project management including regular invoicing, early warning and change controls.
• Deliver: Compile technical notes, reports and produce feasibility studies, including financial and non-financial comparisons.
• Innovate: Develop innovative, challenging low carbon design solutions.
• Collaborate: Liaise with process, mechanical, environmental, planning, geotechnical, structural teams. Work with teams across the business to develop a complete solution to meet the needs of today’s water supply and treatment challenges and tapping into the expertise of a diverse field of Technical Excellence.
• Lead: Manage junior staff and check work to ensure CDM compliance throughout design and construction.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 30 immediate teammates in Belfast. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers 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 at AECOM. 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.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes 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!