Overview

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 Senior Civil Engineer specialising in SuDS 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 Northern Ireland Water, Irish Water and working with the Department for Infrastructure on their SuDS Transformation Pilot scheme.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, design and delivery of innovative surface water management and sustainable drainage solutions in line with best practices local planning requirements and environmental regulations. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

We are an industry leader in the application of SuDS infrastructure and nature-based solutions. Our team is leading in this growing area of the water industry, with recent projects including being a leading design consultant for Severn Trent’s £76m Mansfield Strategic Flood Resilience Project – the largest Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) retrofit project in the UK; drafting Severn Trent’s Retrofit SuDS Design Manuals as well as authoring the draft National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), published in England by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Responsibilities

• Deliver: Lead and support the design of SuDS interventions/solutions for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. Be involved in all design stages, such as feasibility studies (including financial and non-financial comparisons), outline designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports, technical specifications and drainage impact assessments.
• Expertise: Undertake hydraulic modelling, runoff calculations and attenuation/storage design to meet current standards and provide technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies. Contribute to the preparation of contract documents for construction phase of SuDS interventions/solutions.
• Lead: Liaise with clients, local authorities, planning officers and regulators to secure approvals for SuDS schemes. Support site teams with the implementation of designed solutions and provide technical input during construction.
• Quality: Promote innovation and sustainable practices within drainage, wastewater and water infrastructure. Contribute to design reviews, ensuring compliance with CIRIA SuDS Manual and local guidance and legislation.

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 660 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.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of sustainable drainage or nature-based solutions at Senior Engineer level.
• Chartered/Incorporated or working towards this with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM.
• Proficiency in drainage design software (e.g. Civil 3D).
• Experience of undertaking engineering assessments, options appraisals, engineering calculations and / or economic appraisals.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior staff.

Additional Information

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.

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Katie Scales.

Administrative details

About AECOM

AECOM 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 and @AECOM.

ReqID: J10134566

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Limited