Principal Drainage Engineer

James Gray Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Principal-level Drainage Engineer in Glasgow to lead complex drainage projects across energy, transport, and utilities sectors. This role offers the opportunity to mentor a growing team and manage key client relationships, with a clear path for career development and leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in infrastructure drainage projects.
• Hands-on, technically strong approach.
• Ready to step up to Principal or Senior Engineer level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver drainage design for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams on integrated project delivery.
• Help shape and grow a drainage team.

Skills

Infrastructure drainage

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

Education

Chartered Engineer or near

Job description

Consultant - UK Civil/Structural Engineering

Are you looking for something beyond residential drainage design? This role offers the chance to lead complex, infrastructure-focused drainage projects across energy, transport, and major civils sectors.

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is expanding its Water Services team and looking for a Principal-level Drainage Engineer or Technical Manager to help grow the drainage capability from Glasgow.

This is a genuine opportunity to lead delivery, mentor a growing team, and take ownership of key client relationships.

The Role:

Lead and deliver drainage design for infrastructure projects (not housing)

Work across sectors including energy (hydro, electrification), transport (roads, rail), and utilities

Help shape and grow a drainage team currently 3-strong, with plans to double

Collaborate with internal civils, water, and structural teams on integrated project delivery

What’s Needed:

Principal or experienced Senior Engineer ready to step up

Proven experience in infrastructure drainage (e.g. Network Rail, highways, power)

Skilled in MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, and/or Causeway Flow

Chartered (or near) with a hands-on, technically strong approach

Clients include: National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power, and local authorities. Projects range from flood risk and reservoir assessments to major roads and renewable energy schemes.

You’ll be supported to develop the service line and your own career, with a clear path to further leadership and the autonomy to shape your role. If you're looking for a role with technical variety, leadership opportunity, and the chance to make a tangible impact, this could be a great fit.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

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