At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful transport projects shaping Ireland's future.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with mentorship and social opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
AECOM's Surface Transportation Team in Ireland—a 150+ strong professional network operating across Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Galway – is thriving due to significant growth led by a robust pipeline of major Roads, Public Transport and Greenways programmes. We welcome applications from those with a strong industry experience and the ambition to progress from their current role and lead the delivery of our national infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will be actively supported on their path to becoming a certified Project Manager for AECOM, including:
- Mentorship and coaching from our project management experts.
- Formal technical, project management, and leadership training through AECOM University.
- Exposure to client account management, project commercial management and work-winning processes to broaden your professional skillset.
Flexibility & Culture: You would be joining a young and dynamic team where we actively embrace our "Freedom to Grow" policy, offering genuine hybrid working options and flexible arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance. We prioritise candidates with the right behaviours and drive over specific current skillsets, investing significantly in training the next generation of engineers.
Lead technical design teams on a diverse range of projects from concept to construction stage, including:
- Major transportation projects (to DMRB UK & Ireland Standards).
- Bus infrastructure projects (to LTN 1/24, NTA standards).
- Greenway/active travel projects (to Cycling by Design/TII DMRB).
Deliver high quality deliverables and service to our clients, meeting our quality standards and their expectations within time and budget constraints. Work directly with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, guiding them through technical challenges and relevant statutory approval processes.
Help further expand our project portfolio through quality and commercial input to work winning. A robust and diverse portfolio of Roads, Public Transport and Greenway projects at various stages of delivery across the island of Ireland and UK. Opportunities for commercial and management experience on projects to help you progress your career further.
Career development opportunities via AECOM University and our industry leading Technical Excellence programme. Flexible hybrid working. A merit led reward programme, recognising individual and team contributions to quality, safety and commercial successes. Social value opportunities, allowing you to volunteer and further support the communities your projects will benefit.
Ready to lead the delivery of sustainable transport solutions in Ireland? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or similar. Significant post-graduate experience in relevant areas such as civil engineering, highways, rail, light rail, public transport, or greenways/active travel.
Solid understanding of, and experience in, the use of relevant design standards in the UK and Ireland applicable to our projects. Solid understanding of, and experience in, the preparation of contract documentation for major transport projects, including typical forms of contract and associated Specifications.
Experience with statutory planning and design approvals in the UK and/or Ireland, including supporting the preparation of environmental impact assessments for projects. Experience in the commercial management of tasks and/or projects.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Principal Engineer - Transport in Belfast employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
