Senior Hydrologist & Drainage Lead – Remote UK

CleanTech Talent; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

7% pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Wellbeing days

Volunteer days

EV salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Job summary

CleanTech Talent is seeking a Senior or Principal Hydrologist to lead and develop its water and drainage service line for nationwide projects in the UK. The role combines technical leadership with business development and client relationship management, offering significant autonomy and a clear path to grow the team.

The candidate will own delivery across drainage design, SuDS, construction-phase pollution control, and sustainable water management, collaborating with ecology and environmental

Qualifications

• Senior/Principal-level drainage or hydrology experience, ideally within consultancy.
• Track record designing SuDS schemes or construction-phase water treatment/pollution control solutions.
• Strong project management across concurrent commissions.
• Experience engaging with statutory consultees and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Business development experience (client relationships, bid/fee proposal preparation).

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery across drainage design, SuDS, and water management.
• Lead commissions from feasibility through detailed design and manage budgets.
• Engage with Environment Agency and statutory consultees on projects nationwide.
• Drive business development, proposals, tenders, and client relationships.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydrology

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Driving licence

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

CleanTech Talent is seeking a Senior or Principal Hydrologist to lead and develop its water and drainage service line for nationwide projects in the UK. The role combines technical leadership with business development and client relationship management, offering significant autonomy and a clear path to grow the team.

The candidate will own delivery across drainage design, SuDS, construction-phase pollution control, and sustainable water management, collaborating with ecology and environmental