Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM Belfast, Northern Ireland Apr 9, 2026

Type Part Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

As a Principal Civil Engineer, the work centres on collaborate: Work closely with programming specialists to build delivery programmes. It would suit someone who can bring technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving to the role.

Where the work sits

Mentor: Provide mentoring, guidance and technical advice to support. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland.

Engineering work involved

Delivering: Manage a portfolio of projects, consistently delivering to agreed time, cost & quality requirements. Collaborate: Work closely with programming specialists to build delivery programmes. Supervise junior staff.

What helps in this technical role

Technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving.

Technical skills and requirements

  • Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent).
  • Chartered Engineer status or close to obtaining chartership.
  • Experience in leading the full cycle of project delivery from inception to completion.
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