Principal Drainage & SuDS Engineer – Lead Water Systems

Snc-Lavalin; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior/Principal Drainage & SuDS Engineer to join our UK Networks & Drainage Solutions team. You will shape drainage concepts, develop detailed designs, and lead with GIS, CAD and modelling tools across projects for water companies, authorities and developers.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate multi-disciplinary workstreams and contribute to business development while staying aligned with evolving SWM standards and legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Geography, GIS or Environmental Science (HNC/HND with relevant experience considered).
• Relevant industry experience in drainage, SuDS, NbS or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning.
• Passion for sustainability, surface water management, and the water environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to mentor, support and develop other team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development concepts and detailed designs for SuDS, NbS, and wider SWM solutions.
• Produce analysis and mapping using GIS tools (e.g. ArcGIS, MapInfo) and CAD (e.g. Civil 3D) to understand complex environmental problems.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and quality assured deliverables.
• Maintain awareness of evolving legislation, standards, and best practice.
• Manage projects or work packages, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental, planning, landscape, and engineering specialists.
• Engage confidently with clients and stakeholders and identify business development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Client facing

Project delivery

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Geography/GIS/Environmental Science degree

Tools

ArcGIS

MapInfo

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior/Principal Drainage & SuDS Engineer to join our UK Networks & Drainage Solutions team. You will shape drainage concepts, develop detailed designs, and lead with GIS, CAD and modelling tools across projects for water companies, authorities and developers.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate multi-disciplinary workstreams and contribute to business development while staying aligned with evolving SWM standards and legislation.