At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop water and drainage services, managing projects from design to delivery.
- Company: Forward-thinking environmental consultancy focused on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private health insurance, and performance-related profit share.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a team and reputation for technical excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in environmental outcomes while building your career.
- Qualifications: Senior-level hydrology experience and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
On offer:
- Performance-related profit share scheme
- 7% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 flexible bank holidays
- Private health insurance, wellbeing and volunteer days
- EV salary sacrifice scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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.
You'll 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
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.
Hydrologist employer: CleanTech Talent
CleanTech Talent is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for a Senior Platform Engineer to thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and flexible working arrangements, the company fosters a supportive work culture in the vibrant city of Bristol, where you can contribute to meaningful projects in the clean technology sector.
