Senior Drainage Consultant
Glasgow or Perth, UK
Permanent | Full-Time
£40,000 – £47,000
Are you a skilled drainage specialist ready to lead impactful projects and shape best practice in a collaborative and progressive consultancy?
We’re working with a respected independent environmental consultancy to recruit a Senior Drainage Consultant for their growing team, based in either Glasgow or Perth. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where your expertise in sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and surface water management will directly contribute to the success of diverse planning projects.
You’ll be involved in delivering high-quality drainage strategies and designs across a range of sectors, including residential, infrastructure, and renewable energy developments.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing SuDS and drainage solutions, including calculations, modelling, and producing technical drawings
* Preparing Drainage Impact Assessments and contributing to Flood Risk Assessments
* Engaging in client meetings, design workshops, and regulatory consultations
* Conducting site visits to gather data and assess drainage needs
* Collaborating with specialists in hydrology, flood risk, and ecology
* Supporting proposal writing and project bids within a multidisciplinary team
What We’re Looking For
* Around 4+ years of experience in drainage or water engineering
* Strong skills in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and InfoDrainage (or similar tools)
* A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
* Solid understanding of UK drainage policy and SuDS guidance
* Comfortable in client-facing settings and confident working independently
* Full UK driving licence
* Progressing toward chartered status (e.g., ICE, CIWEM)
Why Join?
This role offers real variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking consultancy. You'll be part of a tight-knit team that values transparency, technical excellence, and a strong work-life balance with a highly flexible working pattern such as 9 day fortnight, condensed hours, early start/ early finish etc.
Benefits include:
* Salary of £40,000–£47,000 (DOE)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Paid professional membership
* 20 guaranteed CPD days per year – giving you the opportunity to build new skills, refresh existing knowledge, or try something new, such as contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments or assisting with ornithology surveys
* Private healthcare
* Pension scheme
* Flexible working hours and hybrid arrangements
If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your development is supported, we’d love to hear from you.