Principal Drainage Engineer

OverviewLead drainage design projects across the UK with a fast-growing consultancy. Perfect for Senior Engineers looking to step up or for established Principal Engineers seeking an opportunity elsewhere.

About the RoleWe are recruiting a Principal Drainage Engineer to strengthen our expanding civil engineering and transport planning practice. This is a great opportunity for someone with consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure design who is ambitious to take on greater responsibility and develop within a supportive team environment.

You will take a leading role in the delivery of drainage and infrastructure projects across the UK, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with colleagues across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of drainage strategies, SuDS, and Section 104 drainage designs.

Contribute to Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and technical approvals.

Prepare detailed designs using Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage/Causeway Flow, and AutoCAD.

Oversee and review design work, ensuring technical quality and compliance with standards.

Collaborate with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers within the team.

Technical Skills and Experience

Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent).

Proven consultancy background in UK development and infrastructure schemes.

Strong proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and ideally one or more drainage design software tools (InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow).

Experience in Section 104, SuDS, drainage strategies, and FRAs.

Knowledge of Section 38/278 highways design is desirable.

Chartered or working towards Chartered status preferred.

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