Associate Director (Drainage Technical Lead)
SCP North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Associate Director and Drainage Technical Lead role within SCP's Infrastructure team. Lead strategically and technically on drainage, highways, and infrastructure design across the region, strengthen client relationships, and help grow our technical offering.
The Role
As Associate Director (Drainage Technical Lead), you will oversee and deliver high-profile infrastructure projects from feasibility through detailed design and construction. You will combine strategic leadership with advanced technical capability in drainage while supporting operational performance and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee the design, procurement, and delivery of complex drainage infrastructure projects.
* Provide technical leadership on drainage and flood risk across multi-disciplinary teams.
* Build, maintain, and enhance relationships with local authorities, developers, and key clients.
* Mentor, manage, and support engineers at all levels, driving technical excellence and professional growth.
* Lead on bid preparation, fee proposals, resource planning, and business development.
* Ensure designs meet CDM 2015, DMRB, local authority, and national standards.
* Oversee project budgets, risk management, performance, and resourcing.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or near-chartered (ICE/CIHT).
* BEng/BSc or MEng in Civil Engineering.
* 10+ years’ experience in drainage/infrastructure design, including senior/lead roles.
* Strong technical expertise in drainage (SuDS, flood risk, surface water management, below-ground drainage systems).
* Proven track record delivering civil infrastructure projects end-to-end.
* Strong client-facing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience mentoring and developing engineers.
Desirable
* Experience with MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage), Civil 3D, and hydraulic modelling software.
* Familiarity with NEC/JCT contracts and commercial project management.
* Experience working with local authorities or UK regional frameworks.
* Experience supporting business development and writing proposals.
Work Environment & Expectations
Location: Leeds, hybrid working with 2–3 days per week in the office.
Travel: Occasional travel to regional client meetings and project sites.
Flexible Working: We support hybrid and flexible working to promote work–life balance.
About Us
We joined the RSK group in January 2022 through a merger that reinforces our people-first culture and commitment to growth. SCP provides multi-disciplinary transportation planning, highway, and drainage infrastructure design services since 1991, with offices across the UK including Manchester, Leeds, and London.
RSK is a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing flexible arrangements to support colleagues’ professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage a diverse workforce.
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