Senior Engineer - Sustainable Transport

Position: Senior Engineer - Active travel and Sustainable Transport

Company Description

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Start here. Go further here. Shape the future of streets and active travel across Ireland.

We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our Belfast Streets Team
, supporting the delivery of major active travel and sustainable transport projects across the island of Ireland.

In this senior technical role, you will support the delivery of key programmes and schemes including:

• The Belfast Streets Team’s portfolio of active travel and urban infrastructure schemes
• The Active Travel Support Office (ATSO), providing technical input where required
• The Coleraine to Portstewart Signature Active Travel Scheme
  , one of Northern Ireland’s most high-profile active travel corridors
• Active travel and streets projects across the Republic of Ireland, working with colleagues in Dublin and Cork
• Capacity support to our Belfast Highways Team
  , contributing active travel and streets expertise to a wider range of highways and greenway projects

You will act as a technical lead, supervising graduate engineers, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs, and ensuring our designs meet best practice standards and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.

Your Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the design, review and delivery of active travel, streetscape and cycling schemes.
• Ensure all work meets relevant design standards (including NI Active Travel Design Guide, Cycling by Design, Cycle Design Manual, DMRB, TII Standards, SRW and MCHW).
• Apply best practice and innovation to improve accessibility, safety and sustainable transport outcomes.
• Provide technical assurance and support across schemes in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Coordination & Collaboration

• Work closely with clients, local authorities, delivery partners and contractors to progress schemes and resolve technical challenges.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs covering highways, drainage, structures, environmental, planning and urban design.
• Represent the Belfast Streets team at meetings, workshops and design reviews.

Team Support & Mentoring

• Mentor and supervise graduate engineers, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Belfast Streets team by sharing knowledge, supporting bids and helping shape best practice.

What we offer:

• Flexible hybrid working
• Professional development support, mentorship schemes, and training agreements with major engineering institutions.
• Career development opportunities via AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days.
• A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well-being.
• Charity & Community Activities
  – fundraising challenges, sponsored walks/runs, STEM outreach days, and local volunteering initiatives.
• Wellbeing Events
  – yoga sessions, wellness weeks, lunchtime walks/cycles, and mental health awareness activities.
• Sports & Clubs
  – five-a-side football, cycling groups, hiking clubs, and participation in corporate challenge events and many more.
• Annual Celebrations
  – summer events, holiday celebrations, and recognition awards.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE, CIHT, IStruct
  
  E or equivalent.
• Post-graduate experience specifically in the design,…