Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior/Principal Engineer – Roads, Public Transport, and Greenways
Senior/Principal Engineer leading design of roads, transit and greenways in Ireland.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Deliver and coordinate design packages on complex infrastructure programmes. • Lead technical design teams from concept through construction on major highway, bus, and greenway projects. • Provide high‑quality deliverables that meet client expectations, time and budget constraints. • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, coordinating inputs from disciplines such as drainage, structures, and environment. • Engage directly with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to navigate technical challenges and statutory approvals. • Mentor junior engineers and apprentices, contributing to a culture of growth and continuous learning. • Support work‑winning efforts through quality and commercial input.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design coordination
- ▸design leadership
- ▸deliverables
- ▸team collaboration
- ▸client engagement
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
The role is for a senior or principal civil engineer to join the Belfast high‑ways team, offering a clear pathway toward AECOM certification as a project manager and leadership of national infrastructure projects. • Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. • Be a Chartered Engineer or demonstrate clear progression toward chartership. • Possess significant post‑graduate experience in civil engineering, highways, public transport, greenways, and optionally substation infrastructure and high‑voltage cable routes. • Demonstrate strong knowledge of UK and Ireland design standards (e.g., DMRB, DMURS, LTN 1/20, LTN 1/24, NTA Cycle Design Manual). • Experience preparing contract documentation for major transport projects, including NEC and Public Works Contracts. • Familiarity with statutory planning, design approvals, and environmental impact assessments in the UK and/or Ireland. • Ability to manage and lead teams of varying sizes and capabilities. • Experience in commercial management of tasks or projects. • Path to become an accredited NEC Project Manager or Supervisor through external training.
Requirements
- ▸civil degree
- ▸chartered
- ▸nec contracts
- ▸design standards
- ▸team leadership
- ▸commercial
Benefits
Employees benefit from exposure to the full project lifecycle, mentorship, formal training through AECOM University, and a flexible hybrid working culture that values growth and work‑life balance. The firm offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and opportunities to work on high‑impact transport projects across the island of Ireland. • Flexible hybrid working arrangement. • Structured, transparent career progression model. • Merit‑based reward programme recognizing quality, safety, and commercial success. • Career development via AECOM University and Technical Excellence programme. • Core and personalized benefits supporting lifestyle and well‑being. • Opportunities for social value volunteering and community engagement. • Access to Sports and Social Club events for team building.
Work Environment
Hybrid