Civil / Structural Engineer (Bridges)

Your new company

Hays are currently recruiting Civil Engineers to work on heavy Civil projects such as marine and bridge work. We are working in partnership with an established consultancy company delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across a range of sectors including Built Environment, Infrastructure, Public Health, Marine and River, Renewable energy and Specialist services.

This client has been working in the sector for over 60 years, offering a wealth of expertise in civil, structural, water, wastewater, traffic engineering and other specialised advice, including CDMC services and consulting support both locally and globally. This company has received several awards from different professional and civic bodies recognising the excellent services that they have delivered. Fully accredited with the Quality Assurance Scheme (BS EN ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management System (BS EN ISO 14001:2015) and Occupational Health and Safety Systems Specification (ISO 45001:2018), they are the employer of choice in the Northern Ireland market.

Your new role

The role for Civil Engineer is a permanent, full-time position based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
You’ll work on large-scale heavy civil projects, including marine and bridge works.
As part of a team, your responsibilities will include designing marine structures, bridges, and associated infrastructure for ports, harbours, canal and river engineering projects, and coastal protection works. You’ll also prepare project specifications, conduct feasibility studies, and produce inspection reports. Additionally, you’ll supervise technicians, attend design team meetings, and provide input on health and safety plans.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in a Civil Engineering position, we are expecting candidates with a Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with at least 2 or more years’ experience in marine or heavy engineering. Proven design experience in any of the following fields is required: Civil or Structural Engineering, Heavy Civil, Marine/Harbour or Bridges. You must be proficient in using MS Office, familiar with European and British Standards and Codes of Practice, and have awareness of recent developments in engineering research and design. To be successful, you must have excellent oral and written communication skills with strong analytical and numerical skills.
You must be able to manage projects and prioritise tasks and be able to work in a team environment or independently. It is important that you have strong negotiating and interpersonal skills. Due to the nature of work, you are expected to travel and to be posted away from home on short duration and must be willing to work unsociable hours if required (albeit infrequently).

What you'll get in return

Our client is offering an attractive annual salary negotiable on experience. You will enjoy the company’s health and wellness benefits (i.e. Life assurance, health cash plan and many others). You will also benefit from flexible daily start and finish times, with a standard 7.5-hour day. Employee Schemes include Bike Ride Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Car parking Scheme, Long Service award, Refer a Friend Scheme, and the Annual Team Building/Social Events throughout the year. The company also provides support in Training and Career development, like supporting to become Chartered with IStructE, CIWEM, IHT or IEI.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this Civil Engineering role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Marjorie Del Rosario, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.