Assistant Engineer

Overview

Due to continued growth in the workload of our successful Water business, we seek to recruit Clean Water Modellers to our Belfast office. The successful candidate will join a team of geographers, GIS specialists and engineers and play a key role in delivering to a range of clients including water companies, local authorities, developers and the potential to get involved with international projects.

The Networks and Drainage team carries out projects related to water, including the outline design of water supply networks and trunk mains. This typically involves undertaking feasibility studies using computer modelling and analysis to support operational and environmental recommendations. The role may also require small field tests, deployment of logging equipment to collate flow and pressure information and water quality sampling work.

• Development of computer models to investigate problems and generate outline solutions.
• Analysis of data.
• Support development of reports and other project deliverables.
• Undertake site surveys and walkovers.
• Undertake small field tests throughout the country as part of a team.
• Prepare and adhere to health and safety risk assessments.

• BSc, BEng, MEng degree level, engineering, geography, GIS, science related subject or equivalent considered.
• Consideration will be given to HNC, HND level qualification in similar subjects; opportunities to work towards qualifications may be discussed and supported for the right candidate.
• Mathematics and English at GCSE/SN5 or equivalent (or higher) Grade
  
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• Interest in the water environment and sustainability and desire to apply skills to the challenges the water environment faces.
• Team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Proactive self‑starter.
• Desire to learn and develop technically and work towards a professional qualification.
• UK driving licence and access to a personal car.

• Experience of similar work in water and drainage.
• Experience of Infoworks Pro software.
• Understanding of the water cycle.
• Geographic information systems (Map Info/ArcGIS).
• Visual Basic or other programming skills (e.g., Python).
• Knowledge and experience of computer modelling principles.
• CSCS / EUSR Water Hygiene Training.

• Self‑motivated, reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Proactive, cooperative and helpful attitude towards colleagues and clients.
• Practically minded with a problem‑solving nature.
• Acceptance of responsibility for work carried out.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Desire to learn and progress towards professional qualification.

Competitive salaries, employee rewards, hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowance to enable a balance between work and personal life.

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV).

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds and provide a Disability Confident Leader interview where eligible.