Civil / Environmental Engineer (Drainage/Flooding)

Overview

In this role, you will deliver drainage designs, flood risk assessments and SuDS solutions across diverse developments. You’ll work within Belfast’s flood and drainage team, supporting planning submissions and construction deliverables while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary project teams. You will develop innovative drainage and water management solutions and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and professional development. This opportunity sits within a globally recognized consultancy renowned for its integrated approach to infrastructure and environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary package
• opportunity to join leading engineering and environmental consultancy
• exposure to diverse projects
• collaboration with specialists
• professional development and career progression
• supportive and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Produce drainage designs to support planning applications and construction across residential, industrial, retail and mixed-use developments
• Prepare technical reports, assessments and planning/regulatory submissions
• Conduct flood risk assessments and help develop flood mitigation solutions
• Develop sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS) and drainage strategies
• Prepare technical calculations, drawings and design information
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Support projects from feasibility through detailed design to construction stages
• Contribute to delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Hydrology or related discipline
• Experience in drainage design, flood risk assessments or water management projects
• Approximately 5 years post-graduate experience preferred
• Experience preparing technical reports for planning or construction submissions
• Solid understanding of drainage principles, flood risk management and sustainable development solutions
• Experience with relevant design software packages advantageous

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage technical outputs and meet deadlines
• Collaborative approach across multidisciplinary teams
• Drainage design
• Flood risk assessments
• Sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS)

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