Lead Water Design Principal Drainage Engineer (Remote UK)

Naturally Compliant; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related profit share

7% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Private health insurance

EV salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Naturally Compliant is seeking an experienced Principal Drainage Engineer or Hydrologist to lead and grow our water and drainage service in Scotland and the UK. You will oversee drainage design during construction, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver technical guidance to clients and contractors.

The role blends hydrological expertise with environmental consultancy responsibilities, offering a path to shape a growing service line within a forward-thinking practice that values practical,

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of UK environmental and construction sector regulations.
• Experience with construction phase drainage systems, water quality monitoring, and permit compliance.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and site-based delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the water and drainage service line.
• Provide specialist hydrology input during construction, focusing on drainage design, implementation and compliance.
• Develop, review and implement drainage strategies and environmental management plans.
• Deliver site-based environmental assurance and advisory services to clients and contractors.
• Monitor water quality, surface runoff and sediment control measures.
• Liaise with design teams to influence environmentally sound drainage solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to client documentation.
• Support stakeholder engagement and build strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrology into broader environmental frameworks.

Education

Degree in Environmental Science / Hydrology / Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Hydrological modelling

Job description

Naturally Compliant is seeking an experienced Principal Drainage Engineer or Hydrologist to lead and grow our water and drainage service in Scotland and the UK. You will oversee drainage design during construction, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver technical guidance to clients and contractors.

The role blends hydrological expertise with environmental consultancy responsibilities, offering a path to shape a growing service line within a forward-thinking practice that values practical,