Civils Drainage Engineer

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel card

28 days annual leave

Career development and funded pro­f 2

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, is seeking a Civils Drainage Engineer to respond to drainage emergencies across the Midlands, investigate faults and blockages, and protect public safety, property and infrastructure.

You will unblock drains with rods and high‑pressure jetting, repair and replace pipework and manholes, conduct CCTV surveys, carry out reinstatement works, and prepare accurate electronic reports while ensuring health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in the drainage industry and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to clear blocked drains and perform repairs.
• Familiarity with CCTV drainage surveys and jetting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency and planned drainage work within response times.
• Investigate and diagnose drainage faults, blockages, flooding and system failures.
• Unblock drains using rods and high-pressure water jetting.
• Repair/replace damaged pipework, gullies, manholes and associated assets.
• Excavate and reinstate as required.
• Install new drainage systems and connections.
• Conduct CCTV drainage surveys to identify defects and remedial solutions.
• Complete rehabilitation works including patch lining and pipe repairs.
• Identify root ingress, collapsed drains and structural defects.
• Prepare accurate electronic reports, survey findings and photos.
• Ensure works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Drainage experience

Blockage clearance

Diagnose drainage faults

CCTV drainage survey

High-pressure jetting

Driving licence

Tools

High-pressure water jetting equipment

CCTV survey equipment

Job description

You'll be responding to drainage emergencies throughout the Midlands region, investigating flooding incidents, blockages, collapses and drainage asset failures whilst helping to protect public safety, property and infrastructure. You'll provide technical expertise and provide effective solutions to ensure all our clients receive a high-quality service., As a Civils Drainage Engineer, you'll be responsible for: Attending emergency and planned drainage work within agreed response times Investigating and diagnosing drainage faults, blockages, flooding and system failures Carrying out drain unblocking using rods, high-pressure water jetting equipment and specialist drainage tools Repairing and replacing damaged pipework, gullies, manholes, interceptors and associated drainage assets Undertaking excavations and reinstatement works where required Installing new drainage systems, connections and associated infrastructure Conducting CCTV drainage surveys to identify defects and recommend remedial solutions Completing drainage rehabilitation works including patch lining and pipe repairs where qualified Identifying root ingress, collapsed drains, displaced joints and structural defects Completing accurate electronic job reports, survey findings and photographic records Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards

Ideally, you'll bring previous experience in the drainage industry, along with: Proven experience in the drainage industry Experience in blocked drain clearance and drainage repairs Knowledge of drainage systems, foul water systems, surface water systems and sewer networks Experience of using high-pressure water jetting equipment Ability to diagnose drainage faults and identify appropriate repair solutions Full UK Driving Licence CCTV Drainage Survey, High Pressure Water Jetting, NRSWA, Confined Space, CSCS or First Aid qualifications (desirable) Experience working on social housing and local authority contracts (desirable)

When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job. You're becoming part of a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and rewards your hard work: Competitive Salary Company vehicle & fuel card Company productivity bonus scheme 28 days annual leave Know someone great? Refer them to us and receive £1000 for every referral

• Company Pension Scheme Career development and funded professional qualifications 24/7 virtual GP access Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work Scheme Employee discount platform with savings on supermarkets, gyms, mobile phones and more Life Assurance cover Enhanced Maternity Pay Long Service Awards Paid volunteering opportunities What you'll be doing