Senior CCTV Drainage Engineer
Salary: £17.50-£18.50 per hour (£36,400-£38,480 basic)
Average Earnings: £50,(Apply online only)-£60,(Apply online only)+ per annum
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Hours: Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate after 40 hours
Callout Rota: 1 in 5 paid at £135-£150 per week + callout bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
A well-established engineering services company is seeking an experienced Senior CCTV Drainage Engineer to carry out detailed CCTV drainage surveys, inspections, fault diagnostics, and reporting across commercial, industrial, and utility-sector clients.
This role is ideal for an experienced CCTV Drainage Engineer looking to develop into a senior technical or management position. The company invests heavily in professional development, offering manufacturer-led equipment training, funded industry qualifications, and clearly defined progression routes into Lead Engineer, Survey Management, and Project Management positions. With excellent overtime availability, structured career development, and industry-leading benefits, this opportunity offers both immediate earning potential and long-term career progression.
Expected Earnings
- Overtime Hours
- £17.50/hr Base Rate
- £18.50/hr Base Rate
- Basic Salary (40hrs)
- £36,400
- £38,480
- + 5 Hours OT Per Week
- £43,225
- + 10 Hours OT Per Week
- £50,050
- + 15 Hours OT Per Week
- £56,875
- £60,515
- Figures exclude callout payments and callout bonuses, which can further increase annual earnings.
Benefits
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 days total)
- Annual leave paid at an average of hours and overtime worked
- Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
- Callout payments of £135-£150 per week when on rota
- Additional callout bonuses (average £2,(Apply online only)+ per annum)
- Consistent overtime available throughout the year
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance (4x/5x salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to private medical appointments
- High street discounts and vouchers across major UK retailers
- Clear training and development pathways
- Progression opportunities into Lead CCTV Engineer, Senior Survey Manager, Project Manager, and Regional Operations roles
- Manufacturer-certified training on the latest CCTV crawler systems, push-rod cameras, and drainage inspection technology
- Fully funded industry certifications including OS19X, Confined Space, High Pressure Water Jetting, NRSWA, and other relevant drainage and utility qualifications
- Exposure to drainage investigations, utility surveying, mapping projects, and specialist engineering works
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out CCTV drainage surveys on foul, surface water, and process drainage systems.
- Produce detailed survey reports using WinCan and associated industry-standard reporting software.
- Identify drainage defects including blockages, collapses, root ingress, structural failures, and infiltration issues.
- Accurately code defects and provide recommendations for remedial works.
- Operate and maintain CCTV crawler systems, push-rod systems, and associated survey equipment.
- Liaise directly with clients and site representatives, providing technical feedback and recommendations.
- Support drainage investigations, tracing, mapping, and condition assessment projects.
- Complete all survey reports, job documentation, and PDA records accurately.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures, environmental requirements, and client standards.
- Participate in the reactive callout rota as required.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working as a CCTV Drainage Engineer, Drainage Surveyor, or Senior Drainage Engineer.
- Strong understanding of drainage systems and CCTV inspection methodologies.
- Experience using WinCan or similar drainage reporting software.
- Knowledge of MSCC5 coding standards preferred.
- Ability to accurately interpret drainage defects and produce detailed technical reports.
- Full UK Driving Licence essential.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage survey activities effectively.
- Flexible approach to overtime and participation in the callout rota.
- OS19X, Confined Space, High Pressure Water Jetting, and NRSWA qualifications are advantageous but not essential as full training can be provided.
Similar Job Titles
- Senior CCTV Drainage Engineer
- CCTV Drainage Surveyor
- Drainage Survey Engineer
- Drainage Investigation Engineer
- Utilities Surveyor
- Sewer Survey Engineer
- CCTV Operator
- Drainage Technician
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