Senior Hydrologist & Drainage Lead — Remote UK

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

7% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave

8 flexible bank holidays

Private health insurance

Wellbeing and volunteer days

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

CleanTech Talent is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking environmental and construction consultancy for an experienced Principal Drainage Engineer or Hydrologist to lead and develop their water and drainage service line across nationwide projects.

The role offers high autonomy with ownership of delivery from feasibility to detailed design, including budget and programme management and close collaboration with ecology and environmental teams.

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).
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle; CSCS card held or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery across permanent and temporary drainage design, SuDS, construction-phase pollution control, and sustainable water management.
• Lead commissions from feasibility through detailed design, manage budgets and programmes across multiple concurrent projects.
• Engage directly with the Environment Agency and statutory consultees, and drive business development including proposals and client relationships.

Skills

Senior drainage/hydrology experience

SuDS design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Full UK driving licence

CSCS card or willing to obtain

Job description

CleanTech Talent is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking environmental and construction consultancy for an experienced Principal Drainage Engineer or Hydrologist to lead and develop their water and drainage service line across nationwide projects.

The role offers high autonomy with ownership of delivery from feasibility to detailed design, including budget and programme management and close collaboration with ecology and environmental teams.