Principal Drainage Engineer

Principal Drainage Engineer / Hydrologist | Remote, UK | £50,000–£60,000+

CleanTech Talent is recruiting on behalf of a key client, a forward-thinking environmental and construction consultancy, for an experienced Principal Drainage Engineer or Hydrologist to lead and develop their water and drainage service line.

This is a senior, high-autonomy role: own technical delivery across permanent and temporary drainage design, SuDS, construction-phase pollution control, and sustainable water management -

working closely with ecology and environmental teams on integrated projects nationwide.

Youll lead commissions from feasibility through detailed design, manage budgets and programmes across multiple concurrent projects, engage directly with the Environment Agency and statutory consultees, and drive business development - proposals, tenders, and client relationships - as you build out the team around you.

What our client is looking for:

• Senior/Principal-level drainage or hydrology experience, ideally within consultancy
• Track record designing SuDS schemes or construction-phase water treatment/pollution control solutions
• Strong project management across concurrent commissions
• Experience engaging with statutory consultees and managing stakeholder relationships
• Business development experience (client relationships, bid/fee proposal preparation)
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle; CSCS card held or willingness to obtain

Desirable: on-site construction-phase experience, familiarity with ecological/environmental constraints and biodiversity net gain, experience within multidisciplinary environmental consultancies, chartership with CIWEM, ICE, or equivalent.

On offer:

• £50,000–£60,000+ depending on experience
• 7% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Private health insurance, wellbeing and volunteer days
• EV salary sacrifice scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Performance-related profit share scheme

This is a genuine opportunity to build a service line, a client base, and a reputation for technical excellence within a business that puts environmental outcomes first.

To apply or find out more, contact Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent.