Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Associate Civil Engineer
Design and manage water/wastewater schemes, lead team in Belfast
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves investigation and design of water and wastewater schemes across all stages, from high‑level master planning to detailed design and commissioning. A key element is people management, working closely with the NI Water Account Lead and Resource Lead to grow, line‑manage and develop the Belfast water team. • Conduct investigation and design for water and wastewater schemes from master planning to commissioning. • Manage and develop the Belfast water team in collaboration with NI Water Account Lead and Resource Lead.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸investigation
- ▸design
- ▸master planning
- ▸commissioning
- ▸team management
- ▸water schemes
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a civil engineering or related degree and Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent). Required are proven people‑management experience, understanding of CDM responsibilities, solid knowledge of water/wastewater specifications, and strong communication and leadership skills. Desirable experience includes working with NI Water or similar utilities, digital proficiency (Civils 3D, GIS, SharePoint, AI tools) and contribution to low‑carbon solutions. • Hold a civil engineering (or related) degree and Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent). • Demonstrated people‑management experience building and supporting multidisciplinary teams. • Knowledge of CDM regulations and water/wastewater specifications and standards. • Strong communication, collaboration and leadership abilities. • Desirable: experience with NI Water, Uisce Éireann, Scottish Water, United Utilities or similar. • Desirable: proficiency with digital tools such as Civils 3D, GIS, SharePoint, AI/Copilot. • Desirable: involvement in low‑carbon solution development.
Requirements
- ▸chartered engineer
- ▸people management
- ▸cdm regulations
- ▸civils 3d
- ▸gis
- ▸low‑carbon
Benefits
Mott MacDonald is not offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship following the UK Government’s April 2024 changes, but welcomes applicants eligible for other immigration routes that do not require sponsorship. If you are disabled or need support during the recruitment process, Mott MacDonald will provide reasonable adjustments upon request. Flexible or agile working is supported, with open discussions about how the company can accommodate responsibilities beyond the workplace. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package covering health, financial, lifestyle, family and learning areas, as well as access to employee networks and opportunities to contribute to community social outcomes. • Benefit: Private medical insurance and health cash plan for UK staff. • Benefit: Access to wellbeing programmes including Peppy menopause support and family‑wide options. • Benefit: Employer‑matched pension contributions (4.5‑7%) and life assurance up to 4× salary. • Benefit: Income protection, critical illness cover and flexible benefits with optional increased life cover. • Benefit: Annual bonus schemes sharing company financial success. • Benefit: 33‑35 days paid holiday (35+ after 5 years) with buy/sell options. • Benefit: Enhanced family leave – 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption, 2 weeks paternity, up to 24 weeks shared parental pay. • Benefit: Additional caring leave days (up to 5, two paid). • Benefit: Professional institution subscription and diverse training, mentoring and self‑development opportunities. • Benefit: Access to employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, ethnicity, disability and carers.
Work Environment
Hybrid