Job Description:

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Based in Belfast, this role offers the opportunity to join a growing civil engineering team delivering projects across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and beyond. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes while supporting the continued growth of regional capability.

This is a varied and technically engaging position with clear opportunities for progression into leadership.

Your Impact in this Position

You will play a key role in delivering projects from concept through to completion, balancing technical excellence, commercial awareness, and client engagement. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, contribute to business development activities, and support the mentoring and development of junior engineers.

Core Capabilities

Technical Delivery & Design

· Lead civil engineering design using industry standards and best practice

· Produce high-quality technical outputs across drainage, infrastructure, and site development projects

Project & Commercial Management

· Manage project resources, budgets, and delivery programmes effectively

· Support fee proposals and monitor project profitability

Stakeholder Engagement

· Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities

· Secure approvals and represent the business professionally across projects

Collaboration & Team Development

· Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across the UK

· Mentor graduates, apprentices, and junior engineers

Quality, Safety & Professional Standards

· Champion health, safety, and technical excellence

· Ensure compliance with all relevant standards, procedures, and quality requirements

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

· Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng)

· Approximately 5–10 years’ industry experience

· Chartered status, or working towards chartership

· Strong knowledge of civil engineering design standards and best practice

· Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and Microsoft Office

· Strong communication skills and commercial awareness

· Proactive approach to professional development and team collaboration

Working Environment

This is a hybrid role based in Belfast, typically involving 2–3 days per week in the office. Occasional travel across Northern Ireland and Scotland may be required to support projects and collaboration across teams.

About the Company

Our client is a leading global consultancy delivering engineering and technical services across the full project lifecycle. They work on a wide range of public and private sector projects, providing sustainable and resilient solutions across infrastructure and the built environment.

The business offers a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages innovation, professional development, and long-term career progression.