Senior Principal Engineer Roads Public Transport and Greenways – Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Shaping Ireland's Transport Future (Roads, Public Transport and Greenways). AECOM's Surface Transportation Team in Ireland consists of a 150‑strong professional network operating across Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast, thriving on a robust pipeline of major Greenways, Active Travel and Public Transport programmes.
We are seeking a driven Senior/Principal Civil (or Infrastructure) Engineer to join our 50‑strong Highways team in Belfast. Candidates with strong industry experience and an ambition to progress to lead our national infrastructure projects are encouraged to apply. We will support you to become a certified Project Manager, providing technical, commercial and developmental experience.
Why AECOM in Ireland
* Impactful Projects: Work on some of the most significant transport programmes across Ireland, directly influencing how people move. Our current portfolio includes major road schemes (A24 Ballynahinch Bypass, N54 Tullybryan Realignment, M21 Adare Bypass Phases 1 & 2, Carlow Southern Relief Road & Multi‑Modal Corridor, N4 Mullingar to Longford) and public transport & greenway programmes such as the TII Luas Programme, the NTA BusConnects Programme and a vast Greenways (>300 km) scheme in the Republic of Ireland.
* Multidisciplinary Exposure: Hands‑on experience across the entire project lifecycle from early feasibility and statutory consent to detailed design, construction support and contract administration.
* Structured Career Progression: Mentorship, formal project‑management training through AECOM University, and exposure to client account and commercial management to broaden your skillset.
* Flexibility & Culture: Hybrid working options, Freedom to Grow policy, and a young, dynamic team that values behaviours and drive over specific skillsets.
Your Role & Responsibilities
* Deliver and coordinate design packages on complex infrastructure programmes.
* Lead technical design teams across a range of projects from concept to construction, including major highways (DMRB UK & Ireland standards), bus infrastructure (LTN 1/24 NTA standards), and greenway/active travel projects (Cycling by Design/TII DMRB).
* Produce high‑quality deliverables and services that meet client expectations within time and budget constraints.
* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, challenging inputs from other disciplines (e.g. drainage, environmental).
* Engage directly with clients, local authorities and stakeholders, guiding them through technical challenges and statutory approval processes (Northern Ireland Roads Order, Republic of Ireland Planning Permission, Environmental Impact Assessment).
* Mentor junior engineers and apprentices, contributing to AECOM's culture of growth and continuous learning.
* Provide commercial input to expand our project portfolio and support work‑winning activities.
What we offer
* Flexible hybrid working.
* A structured and transparent career model to plan progression with confidence.
* Merit‑led reward programme recognising individual and team contributions.
* Career development opportunities via AECOM University and our Technical Excellence programme.
* A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well‑being.
* Social value opportunities allowing you to volunteer and support the communities your projects benefit.
* Sports and Social Club with regular events across the team.
* Opportunities to become an accredited NEC Project Manager or Supervisor through external training.
Qualifications
* Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Chartered Engineer status, or strong candidates progressing towards chartership.
* Significant postgraduate experience in civil engineering, highways, public transport and greenway/active travel.
* Solid understanding and experience of UK and Ireland design standards (DMRB, DMURS, LTN 1/20, LTN 1/24, NTA Cycle Design Manual).
* Experience preparing contract documentation for major transport projects (NEC, Public Works Contract) and specifications to MCHW/MCRW.
* Experience with statutory planning and design approvals, including environmental impact assessments.
* Ability to manage and lead teams of varying sizes and capabilities.
* Commercial management experience for tasks and/or projects.
Additional Information
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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn, Siobhan Osborne.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. Our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us for complex, high‑impact projects across transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment. As a Fortune 500 firm with a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and ESG priorities, AECOM is dedicated to building a better world through technical excellence and digital innovation.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility to do your best work with hybrid options. Whether working from an AECOM office, remotely or at a client site, you’ll operate in a dynamic environment that champions integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset.
We foster a safe, respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, leveraging unique talents and backgrounds to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM offers a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet diverse employee and family needs.
Diversity & Disability Confidence
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for disability, please contact us at the email address provided.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition and meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using the provided email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Full‑time
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