Remote Principal Drainage Engineer – Lead Water & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension 7%

Leave 25 days + 8 holidays

Health insurance

EV salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Lead construction-phase drainage, ensure compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, compliant projects. Strong experience in drainage design and environmental oversight is required.

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

• 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 environmentally sound drainage solutions.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with environmental permits and planning conditions.
• 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.
• Contribute to Naturally Compliant’s continuous improvement and knowledge sharing culture.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental compliance

Site delivery

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Hydrological modelling tools

Job description

Lead construction-phase drainage, ensure compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, compliant projects. Strong experience in drainage design and environmental oversight is required.