Graduate Civil Engineer

  • Hays
  • Mar 02, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Your new company

A forward-thinking engineering consultancy is expanding its civil engineering team and now seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer with around four years' post graduate experience. Renowned for delivering high quality infrastructure, development and water management projects across Northern Ireland and Ireland, the company offers excellent professional development, long-term career progression and a culture that supports chartership.The role is based in Belfast.


Your new role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will play an integral role in the delivery of a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:

  • Undertake civil engineering design including site development, levels strategy, earthworks, drainage and infrastructure layouts.
  • Prepare highway design in accordance with DMRB and local authority standards.
  • Design traffic signals, junctions, roundabouts, site access arrangements and internal road networks.
  • Deliver drainage design including foul, storm and SuDS systems, and assist with Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Assessments.
  • Contribute to water management and offsetting solutions for foul water capacity constraints.
  • Produce technical drawings, reports, specifications and calculations.
  • Liaise with statutory bodies and coordinate with planners, environmental consultants, architects and structural engineers.
  • Support and mentor junior members of the team.
  • Report to the Technical Director on progress, risks and programme matters.


What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
  • Approximately 4 years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering design.
  • Experience using Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or equivalent design tools.
  • Understanding of DMRB, local authority standards and NI Water requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • A proactive, solutions focused approach to technical delivery.

Desirable:

  • Experience in SuDS design, water offsetting solutions and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Junction design experience.
  • Experience supporting planning applications and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.


What you'll get in return A clear pathway towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with ICE or CIHT.Ongoing CPD, technical training, mentoring and knowledge sharing.The opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a collaborative and supportive team.Competitive salary, benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.


What you need to do now
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