Principal Civil Engineer - Water

AECOM

  • Belfast
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job DescriptionStart 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.QualificationsReady to push the limits of what's possible?Here's what we're looking for:
  • Civil Engineering Degree.
  • Chartered Engineer status or close to obtaining chartership.
  • Experience in leading the full cycle of project delivery from inception to completion.
  • Experience in technical checking and reviewing drawings and calculations.
  • Experience working in and/or managing elements of multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience in the development of contract preparation and administration using NEC and/or FIDIC forms of contract.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!Additional InformationInterested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Katie Scales.About AECOMAECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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