Job Description

Senior Drainage Consultant – £1,600 Placement Bonus

Location: Evesham, Office-Based (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

£1,600 Placement Bonus – See details below.

Help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure with a leading environmental consultancy.

About the Company

Our client is a specialist environmental consultancy supporting UK-wide public and private sector organisations through the planning and development process. Their mission is to provide cost-effective, pragmatic, and sustainable solutions that protect and enhance the natural environment.

As part of a collaborative and values-driven team, you’ll join a business where innovation and professional growth are at the heart of everything they do. With a supportive leadership team and an exciting growth trajectory, it’s a great time to come on board.

The Role

As a Senior Drainage Consultant, you will take the lead on delivering pre-planning drainage consultancy services for clients in the residential, renewables, and utilities sectors.

You’ll manage projects involving Drainage Impact Assessments, Sustainable Drainage Strategies, 3D detailed drainage design, and hydraulic modelling. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Produce SuDS strategies, designs, calculations, hydraulic models, and reports.

• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior drainage consultants.

• Ensure compliance with national and local drainage and flood risk policy.

• Contribute to the quality assurance process by reviewing and improving deliverables.

• Lead stakeholder consultations (EA, SEPA, LLFAs, IDBs, Sewerage Undertakers).

• Conduct site visits to assess existing drainage conditions.

• Attend design meetings, delivering accurate and pragmatic consultancy advice.

• Work alongside flood risk, hydrology, ecology, and construction teams.

• Support the production of bids, tenders, and client proposals.

What We’re Looking For

• 4–6+ years’ experience in drainage and surface water management.

• Degree in civil engineering or environmental discipline.

• Membership of a relevant professional body, working toward Chartered status.

• Strong knowledge of CIRIA C753 SuDS Manual, technical standards, building regs, and local drainage policy.

• Proven ability to use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage independently.

• Experience preparing drainage strategies for complex development projects.

• Project management skills and a mindset for continuous improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

• 20 days per annum CPD

• Paid Professional Membership

• 25 days annual leave + 9 Scottish bank holidays (increases with service)

• Paid Lunch

• Flexible TOIL / Balancing Hours Policy

• Private Healthcare Plan

• Company Pension Contribution

• Hybrid Working Options

• Relocation package (within the UK) available for the right candidate

How to Apply

Email your CV to: talent@talent-torch.co.uk
Apply online at: www.talent-torch.co.uk/vacancies

Take the next step in your drainage consultancy career—apply today.

How the Placement Bonus Works

Secure this role through Talent Torch and earn a £1,600 bonus:

• 50% paid within 14 days of employer payment

• 50% paid after completing 90 days in the role

• Direct applications or jobs secured via other means aren’t eligible

• Full Terms & Conditions available on our website

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