Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer Belfast

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Cala Consulting are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer on behalf of a growing multidisciplinary consultancy with an expanding presence across Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and technically skilled business delivering infrastructure and development-led projects across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

The company & the opportunity:

This consultancy provides innovative Civil Engineering solutions for both public and private sector clients throughout Northern Ireland and occasionally the Republic of Ireland. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of highways, drainage and infrastructure projects from feasibility through to construction.

You will work closely with senior leadership, managing project delivery, supporting junior engineers and contributing to the ongoing growth of the business. The company offers genuine career progression, flexible working arrangements and continued professional development support.

Main Duties

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• Lead Civil Engineering design from feasibility and pre-planning stages through to detailed design and construction support

Prepare and review reports, drawings, calculations and supporting documentation

Manage and deliver statutory approvals including Private Street Determination and Article 161 submissions

Produce detailed designs and calculations for highways and drainage infrastructure

Prepare 3D ground models and undertake cut-and-fill analysis, volume calculations and vertical alignment design using Civil 3D

Coordinate with planning consultants, architects, clients and external agencies throughout project lifecycles

Represent the business at client meetings, planning consultations, design workshops and stakeholder events

Undertake site inspections where required

Manage project programmes and monitor delivery against agreed timescales

Ensure designs are coordinated across all disciplines

Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to wider team development

Exercise due care and diligence in all aspects of engineering design and detailing

Produce scope variations and identify additional fee opportunities where appropriate

Support fee proposals and bid submissions

Assist in maintaining and developing client relationships and identifying follow-on opportunities

The role & skills required:

Reporting to the Associate Director and Office Lead, the successful Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for leading and delivering Civil Engineering design projects across a range of sectors. Candidates should have:

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• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered status or working towards Chartership (ICE / Engineers Ireland)

Consultancy experience delivering infrastructure and development-led projects

Strong knowledge of drainage and highways design

Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), SuDS strategies and drainage assessments

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Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Experience using MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow

Knowledge of planning processes and statutory approvals

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Desirable experience includes:

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• Knowledge of NI-specific approvals including Article 161 and Private Street Determinations

Experience with TUFLOW or HEC-RAS

Understanding of BIM coordination and collaborative workflows

The package will include:

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• Competitive salary - £50,000

Pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development and chartership support

Structured career progression opportunities

Opportunity to work on varied and high-profile infrastructure projects

Supportive and collaborative working environment