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Associate Director - Civil CDAE - Energy

Job in Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to take on the role of Associate Director
- Civil CDAE
- Energy in our rapidly expanding energy team. You will be responsible for undertaking a technical role on projects within our energy business; typically, our projects are associated with the generation, storage, transmission and distribution of energy both in the UK and Ireland and countries throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Projects include all stages of design from feasibility to detailed design and site construction supervision both in the UK and internationally.

Our clients are a mix between large energy utility generators to private developers. Heres what youll do:
As Associate Director, you will be leading end-to-end HV substation design, shaping grid-scale power infrastructure from concept through to energisation on projects that few engineers get the opportunity to be involved in. A particular focus will be on acting as the lead CDAE Civil Engineer on National Grid Projects. Your work will be varied, and youll be using your expertise to contribute to the success of major projects such as;
National Grids Great Grid Upgrade Great Grid Partnership:
Enabling the UKs energy transition Other aspects of the role include:
Liaise with clients, manage project work on a day-to-day basis and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed timescale and budgets. Coordinate multi-disciplinary design of energy infrastructure. Respond to technical queries raised by project teams. Act as Lead Verifier on projects including technical feasibility studies and design reports in the capacity of lead civil engineer. Direct members of staff and mentor graduate engineers.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Energy page on Linked In 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. At AECOM, youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. And let's not forget about the '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, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days Qualifications Ready to push the limits of whats possible?

Heres what were looking for: BEng (Hons) degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Chartered status or actively working towards chartership Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) certification This role has a strong technical focus and requires candidates to have a background in civil engineering, including experience of medium and high voltage grid connection works, including cable routing and specific experience with National Grid.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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