Drainage Engineer

Job Description:

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Drainage Engineer and play a vital role in designing, installing, maintaining, and repairing drainage systems that keep communities safe and functioning smoothly.

• Carry out coded CCTV surveys (coding essential; OS19X desirable but not essential) and interpret findings to produce structured remedial recommendations.
• Read and interpret as-built and utility drawings to support full system tracing and planning of remedial works.
• Produce draft drainage plans mapping manholes, main runs, laterals and assets.
• Operate jetting and HPWJ equipment to a high technical standard, including controlled descaling works.
• Hold minimum Confined Space CS1 certification (CS2 desirable and progression expected).
• Operate both push rod and crawler CCTV units across internal and external systems.
• Carry out full drainage investigations from start to termination point, ensuring complete system understanding.
• Produce detailed written reports with structured, commercially viable remedial recommendations.
• Carry out complex investigations including smell issues, flooding sites, failed attenuation systems, retention tanks and SUDS installations.
• Lead and manage external descaling works using HPWJ van packs or alongside tanker teams, taking responsibility for sequencing and site control.
• Trace and map internal drainage systems, producing structured plans to support remedial design.
• Carry out internal descaling works on both complex and non-complex sites using mechanical milling equipment and appropriate catchment methods.
• Undertake plumbing works including small bore waste pipe replacements, stack replacements, float replacements and cast/PVC alterations.
• Oversee and manage multiple operatives on larger remedial projects.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of patch lining methods and sequencing.
• Work alongside tanker teams on in-depth works involving petrol interceptors, pumping stations and larger drainage infrastructure.

The ideal candidate:

• 5 Years Drainage Experience
• Plumbing experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to support with drainage related plumbing works
• Experience working on commercials properties
• Good communication skills