Lead Drainage Engineer: Shape Sustainable Water

Naturally Compliant; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

25 days leave + 8 bank holidays

EV salary sacrifice & Cycle to Work

Job summary

Naturally Compliant is a forward-thinking environmental and construction consultancy delivering sustainable outcomes across Scotland and the UK. We’re growing our water team and seeking a Principal Drainage Engineer or Hydrologist to lead and develop our water and drainage service line.

You’ll provide specialist hydrology input during construction, drive compliant drainage design, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrology into broader environmental frameworks, while

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of UK environmental and construction regulations.
• Experience with construction phase drainage systems, water quality monitoring, and permit compliance.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and site-based delivery.
• Membership of CIWEM, ICE, or similar professional body.
• Experience working on renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, or hydrological modelling tools.
• CSCS card or equivalent site access certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop our water and drainage service line.
• Provide hydrology input during construction focusing on drainage design, implementation, and compliance.
• Develop, review, and implement environmental management plans and drainage strategies.
• Deliver site-based environmental assurance and advisory services to clients and contractors.
• Monitor water quality, surface water runoff, and sediment control measures.
• Liaise with design teams to influence drainage solutions.
• Conduct site inspections and audits for environmental permits and planning conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to client documentation.
• Support stakeholder engagement and build client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrology into environmental frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing culture.

Skills

Hydrology

Drainage design

Environmental compliance

Client liaison

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Hydrology

Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Hydrological modelling

Job description

Naturally Compliant is a forward-thinking environmental and construction consultancy delivering sustainable outcomes across Scotland and the UK. We’re growing our water team and seeking a Principal Drainage Engineer or Hydrologist to lead and develop our water and drainage service line.

You’ll provide specialist hydrology input during construction, drive compliant drainage design, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrology into broader environmental frameworks, while