Principal Drainage Consultant

Tetra Tech, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead significant projects focused on blue-green infrastructure. This role involves identifying business opportunities, managing project teams, and providing technical oversight while promoting sustainable solutions. Candidates should have a background in civil engineering or environmental science and demonstrate a strong commitment to professional development. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Background in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Experience working on water sector or infrastructure projects.
• Eagerness to promote blue-green solutions and knowledge of applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities, prepare bids, and foster client relationships.
• Lead project teams and provide support throughout project lifecycles.
• Contribute technically and review work to ensure high standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering or Related Disciplines

Project Leadership

Hydraulic and Hydrological Knowledge

Digital Curiosity

Confident Across Design Stages

Passion for Blue-Green Infrastructure

Tools

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Job description

across a variety of projects, with opportunities to collaborate with landscape teams and other disciplines to create solutions that benefit both people and biodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Win Work and Develop Relationships: Identify and pursue business opportunities, prepare bids and proposals, and foster relationships with clients, government bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Project Leadership: Lead project teams and provide client‑facing support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high‑quality delivery.
• Technical Input and Oversight: Contribute technically to projects, write clear and concise reports, and review the work of others to maintain high standards.
• Promote Blue‑Green Solutions: Become an advocate for nature‑based solutions, helping to identify opportunities and communicate the benefits of BGI to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Mentor and Develop Team Members: Support the professional development of junior team members through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor Budgets and Commercial Outcomes: Ensure projects are delivered within budget and aligned with commercial objectives.
• Engage with the Industry: Opportunities to represent the organisation by speaking at conferences and engaging with industry bodies.

Experience

• Experience in Civil Engineering or Related Disciplines – A background in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline with experience working on water sector or infrastructure projects.
• Project Leadership and Bid Experience – Proven experience leading project teams, managing complex workloads, and securing work through bid proposals.
• Passion for Blue‑Green Infrastructure and SuDS – Eagerness to promote the benefits of blue‑green solutions and SuDS, with knowledge of their application in new‑build or retrofit contexts.
• Hydraulic and Hydrological Knowledge – Familiarity with stormwater management processes and the use of models such as InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, or similar software.
• Digital Curiosity – An interest in exploring the use of digital tools and technologies to improve design processes and efficiency.
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