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Access Talent Group are currently recruiting for a market leading international consultancy looking for a Principal Drainage Consultant working on UK and International projects based in the Yorkshire region.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Consultant to support the delivery of innovative blue-green infrastructure (BGI) and sustainable drainage (SuDS) projects. The team is leading the way in retrofitting urban environments with nature-based solutions to reduce flood risk and pollution spills. Recent projects include award-winning schemes such as the Mansfield Sustainable Flood Resilience (MSFR) project, where blue-green interventions have transformed the town into a sponge, capturing surface water and alleviating sewer capacity pressures.

This role will involve contributing to business development, project management, and technical excellence across a variety of projects, with opportunities to collaborate with landscape teams and other disciplines to create solutions that benefit both people and biodiversity.

As part of this dynamic team, you will:

• Win Work and Develop Relationships: Identify and pursue business opportunities, prepare bids and proposals, and foster relationships with clients, government bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Project Leadership: Lead project teams and provide client-facing support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Technical Input and Oversight: Contribute technically to projects, write clear and concise reports, and review the work of others to maintain high standards.
• Promote Blue-Green Solutions: Become an advocate for nature-based solutions, helping to identify opportunities and communicate the benefits of BGI to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Mentor and Develop Team Members: Support the professional development of junior team members through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor Budgets and Commercial Outcomes: Ensure projects are delivered within budget and aligned with commercial objectives.
• Engage with the Industry: Opportunities to represent the organisation by speaking at conferences and engaging with industry bodies.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience in Civil Engineering or Related Disciplines – A background in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline with experience working on water sector or infrastructure projects.
• Project Leadership and Bid Experience – Proven experience leading project teams, managing complex workloads, and securing work through bid proposals.
• Passion for Blue-Green Infrastructure and SuDS – Eagerness to promote the benefits of blue-green solutions and SuDS, with knowledge of their application in new-build or retrofit contexts.
• Hydraulic and Hydrological Knowledge – Familiarity with stormwater management processes and the use of models such as InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, or similar software.
• Digital Curiosity – An interest in exploring the use of digital tools and technologies to improve design processes and efficiency.
• Confident Across Design Stages – Comfortable working across different stages of the design process, from concept development through to implementation.
• Experience in Regulated Sectors – Ideally, experience working within regulated industries such as the water or highways sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leading or aspiring leader in the Urban Blue Green Infrastructure Drainage sector to be working with a market leading consultancy on UK and International projects. If you are interested please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email Cameron.Green@accesstg.com