Water Resources Specialist

Pave Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pave Recruit is partnering with an engineer-led, employee-owned civil and environmental consultancy to recruit two Technical Leads in Manchester. The roles focus on Rainwater Management, SuDS and Nature-Based Solutions, offering design and delivery across drainage, hydrology, and water quality.

Ideal candidates are mid-level Engineers or Consultants with experience in project delivery and a passion for green-blue infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Mid-level Engineers or Consultants with experience in project delivery and design or technical support.
• Background in drainage, flood risk, hydrology, SuDS or the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work on Rainwater Management and SuDS projects.
• Design drainage and surface water systems for varied infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal teams, local authorities, regulators and external partners.
• Work across disciplines including hydrology, ecology, landscape and civil engineering.
• Manage a small portfolio of low-complexity projects with support from Senior Technical Leads.

Skills

Rainwater Management

SuDS

Nature-Based Solutions

Drainage

Hydrology

Project delivery

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Technical Leads – Rainwater Management & SuDS

An engineer-led, employee-owned civil and environmental consultancy has just opened a new office in Manchester.

They’re now looking for two Technical Leads at Engineer/Consultant level to join the team, with a focus on Rainwater Management, SuDS and Nature-Based Solutions.

You’ll be involved in a range of projects focused on improving the way surface water is managed, developing practical solutions that also deliver wider environmental, social and economic benefits.

Your work could include:

• Rainwater Management and surface water drainage design
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)
• Swales, raingardens, wetlands, ponds, tree pits and permeable paving
• Flood risk, drainage and water quality solutions
• Innovative approaches such as rainwater harvesting, reed beds and surface water separation
• Working across disciplines including hydrology, ecology, landscape, geotechnical and civil engineering
• Leading a small portfolio of low-complexity projects with support from Senior Technical Leads
• Working with internal teams, local authorities, regulators and external partners

They’re looking for mid-level Engineers or Consultants with experience in project delivery and design or technical support. You’ll ideally have a background in drainage, flood risk, hydrology, SuDS or the water industry, alongside a genuine interest in sustainable rainwater management and green-blue infrastructure.

What makes this opportunity stand out is the chance to work on projects where drainage design goes beyond simply moving water, with a strong focus on Nature-Based Solutions, natural capital and wider environmental benefits.

If you’re interested in joining a growing Manchester water team and working on innovative approaches to rainwater management, we’d love to hear from you.