Technical Lead, Engineering, Environmental Engineer

Technical Leads – Rainwater Management & SuDS
One of the most exciting 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 who are passionate about environmentally positive solutions and eager to work on large scale projects, 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 surface water management, developing practical solutions that also deliver wider environmental, social and economic benefits.
Your work could include:
 
* Rainwater Management and surface water drainage design
 
* Developing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), including swales, rain gardens, wetlands, ponds, rainwater harvesting, reed beds or other related components
 
* Evaluating flood risk, drainage and water quality solutions
 
* 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
If you are a mid-level Engineers or Consultants with experience in project delivery and design or technical support who's passionate about green solutions, then this could be the role for you. 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, the main emphasis will be on Nature-Based Solutions, natural capital and wider environmental benefits.
Why apply?
 
* A growing international and welcoming team
 
* Fully funded professional institution membership and professional development
 
* Pension scheme
 
* Fully funded professional membership and training support
 
* Join a growing, employee-owned business
 
* B Corp certified
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