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Principal drainage engineer

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
James Gray Recruitment
Drainage engineer
Posted: 20 July
Offer description

Consultant - UK Civil/Structural Engineering

Are you looking for something beyond residential drainage design? This role offers the chance to lead complex, infrastructure-focused drainage projects across energy, transport, and major civils sectors.

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is expanding its Water Services team and looking for a Principal-level Drainage Engineer or Technical Manager to help grow the drainage capability from Glasgow.

This is a genuine opportunity to lead delivery, mentor a growing team, and take ownership of key client relationships.

The Role:

Lead and deliver drainage design for infrastructure projects (not housing)

Work across sectors including energy (hydro, electrification), transport (roads, rail), and utilities

Help shape and grow a drainage team currently 3-strong, with plans to double

Collaborate with internal civils, water, and structural teams on integrated project delivery

What’s Needed:

Principal or experienced Senior Engineer ready to step up

Proven experience in infrastructure drainage (e.g. Network Rail, highways, power)

Skilled in MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, and/or Causeway Flow

Chartered (or near) with a hands-on, technically strong approach

Clients include: National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power, and local authorities. Projects range from flood risk and reservoir assessments to major roads and renewable energy schemes.

You’ll be supported to develop the service line and your own career, with a clear path to further leadership and the autonomy to shape your role. If you're looking for a role with technical variety, leadership opportunity, and the chance to make a tangible impact, this could be a great fit.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

Press apply to send your CV for this position OR please email your CV to fizzah@jamesgrayrecruitment.com

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