Principal Drainage Engineer - Transport Engineering

Jobleads-UK • Manchester, England • Posted June 16, 2026

About the Role

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of complex drainage projects, including Sc104 and Sc278 Drainage Schemes.
  • Plan and deliver drainage feasibility studies, drainage strategies, and flood risk assessments.
  • Act as project manager for infrastructure projects, managing procurement and specification writing.
  • Provide business development support by developing proposals and winning new work.
  • Mentor and coach early‑career engineers and support senior staff across the organisation.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction, planning and development of the Transport Engineering team.
  • Work collaboratively with other SLR disciplines including Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Land and Water, and Environmental Specialist Services.
  • Travel across the UK and Europe as required for client engagements.

Qualifications

  • Solid track record managing projects and teams on UK highways and infrastr...