Senior Civil Engineer; SuDS
Job in
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-07-04
Listing for:
AECOM
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to support a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Civil Engineerspecialising in SuDSin our rapidly growing
Belfast office whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, were at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients, including:
Northern Ireland Water, Uisce ireann and working with the Department for Infrastructure on their SuDS Transformation Pilot scheme. We are an industry leader in the application of SuDS infrastructure and nature-based solutions, with recent projects including being a leading design consultant for Severn Trents £76m Mansfield Strategic Flood Resilience Project the largest Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) retrofit project in the UK;
drafting Severn Trents 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. Heres what youll do:
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. Grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued, and let's not forget 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 If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you.
Follow our AECOM Water page on Linked In to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Qualifications Ready to push the limits of whats possible? Heres what were looking for:
Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline. Proficiency in drainage design software (e.g. Civil 3D). Proven experience in the design and delivery of sustainable drainage or nature-based solutions. Chartered/Incorporated or working towards this with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM.
Experience of undertaking engineering assessments, options appraisals, engineering calculations and / or economic appraisals. 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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About AECOM AECOM is the worlds 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…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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