At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead drainage and flood risk projects, providing expert advice and sustainable solutions.
- Company: Growing environmental consultancy with a focus on innovative engineering.
- Benefits: Flexible working, structured career progression, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team culture with exciting project opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in drainage projects, strong knowledge of UK planning policy, and relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer to lead technically challenging projects within a growing environmental consultancy.
Role
You will lead the delivery of drainage and flood risk projects from inception through to completion, providing expert advice on surface water and wastewater management. Working closely with clients, planners and multidisciplinary teams, you will develop practical, sustainable solutions while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Producing drainage strategies, technical reports and hydraulic modelling
- Designing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Preparing technical drawings and supporting documentation
- Managing projects and client relationships
- Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
- Preparing fee proposals and contributing to business development
- Keeping up to date with UK planning policy and industry best practice
About You
You should have:
- Experience delivering drainage and flood risk projects within a UK consultancy
- Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, SuDS and drainage design
- Experience using software such as MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow+, Flood Modeller, GIS or AutoCAD
- Excellent technical report writing skills
- Strong project management and client‑facing experience
- A relevant degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Engineering (or equivalent)
- Professional membership or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Interesting and varied project portfolio
- Structured career progression
- Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership
- A supportive, inclusive team culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Contact Details:
The Construction Index Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Principal Drainage Engineer in London
Drainage Design
Flood Risk Management
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Hydraulic Modelling
Technical Report Writing
Project Management
Client Relationship Management
