Remedial Drainage Engineer

Are you an experienced Drainage Engineer?

Do you hold a Full UK manual Driving licence?

We are currently recruiting for a Remedial Drainage Engineer to join the team.

The main purpose of this Remedial Drainage Engineer role is to support the planned and reactive drainage works.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, + night enhancement + overtime
• Company Van
• Company Fuel Card for performance of duties
• Free Uniform
• Company Mobile Phone for performance of duties
• Personal Accident Cover (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
• Life Insurance (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
• Access to virtual GP (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
• Early Christmas Pay – monthly pay day 25th, December pay usually 1 week earlier
• Employee assistance programme – Access to 24-hour advice line
• Metcor Hub – Benefits/Savings/Perks
• Annual leave
• Pension
• Social Events

This role is full-time and permanent .

Reporting to the Operations Manager your responsibilities will include:

• 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

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