CCTV Drainage Engineer

Ipsum Group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Utilities sector is seeking a Site Manager to oversee CCTV surveys and drainage assessments across the UK. The role involves managing site staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and producing detailed reports. Ideal candidates will have experience in the drainage industry, strong communication skills, and a full clean driving licence. Employee benefits include career development opportunities and support programs.

Benefits

Career development and professional qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support

Occupational Health support

Tax-efficient benefits via salary exchange

Local social events and community volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Utilities and/or Drainage Industry.
• Full Clean Driving Licence required.
• Experience with OS19X to current MSCC5 standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff and ensure compliance with Health and Safety.
• Produce high-quality reports and feedback.
• Identify and resolve site-related issues swiftly.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Customer Service

Health and Safety Knowledge

IT Literacy

Education

NRSWA Streetworks

Confined Space Level 2

CSCS & Fit to Work

Tools

CCTV Kit (MiniCam Proteus, Ipec VC200, RoverKit)

Job description

Working from one of our custom-equipped CCTV vans, you will visit all types of clients — commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road, utility, etc. — across the UK. You will carry out CCTV surveys of drainage systems, assess pipe conditions, analyse results, and produce high-quality reports. All this in conjunction with our Jetting Units when required; therefore, you will be responsible for all site activity, ensuring the team works safely and efficiently, and that work is completed within the required timescale.

What you will do

1. Day-to-day responsibility for site staff and all associated site activity in conjunction with Project Supervisor.
2. Ensure compliance of site staff with respect to Health and Safety, Quality, and Environment.
3. Ensure company policies are always adhered to.
4. Ensure all site-related incidents are reported.
5. Work closely with Project Supervisor to ensure work is pre-sited and pre-planned when required.
6. Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate.
7. Responsible for all Jetting & CCTV work completed on site.
8. Responsible for producing high-quality results, reports, and feedback.
9. Establish good relationships and communication, resolving issues and early resolution of potential problems.
10. You need to be flexible: we operate 24/7, so there will be early starts, weekend working, and out-of-hours work across the UK.

What skills you will bring

Required Qualifications & Professional Membership(s):

• Previous experience and/or qualifications within the Utilities and/or Drainage Industry.
• Full Clean Driving Licence.
• Experience with OS19X to current MSCC5 standards.
• NRSWA Streetworks.
• Confined space level 2 and above.
• CSCS & Fit to Work.
• Experience with CCTV kit such as MiniCam Proteus, Ipec VC200, and RoverKit.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS).

Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven experience within the Utilities Sector, preferably in the Drainage Industry.
• Proven experience of working in customer service or a customer-focused environment.
• Professional, customer-focused with good verbal and numerical reasoning skills.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of waste network operations business processes.
• IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in producing quality reports & feedback in associated systems.
• Ability to lead by example and build collaborative relationships with employees and suppliers.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Ability to communicate effectively within Ipsum and with clients.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills, able to meet deadlines.
• Professional, positive, self-motivated, and organized.
• Flexible attitude and approach.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.

Employee Benefits include:

• Career development and professional qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support.
• Occupational Health support.
• Tax-efficient benefits via salary exchange (salary sacrifice): Cycle to Work, discount schemes, and more.
• Local social events, life assurance, long service awards, and community volunteering opportunities.

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