Civils Drainage Engineer - Emergency Response Specialist

Ipsum; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company vehicle & fuel card

Company productivity bonus scheme

28 days annual leave

Refer a friend £1000 referral

Company Pension Scheme

Career development and funded pro­fess

24/7 virtual GP access

Mental health support & counselling

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discount platform

Life Assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long Service Awards

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Civils Drainage Engineer to respond to drainage emergencies across the Midlands region. You’ll investigate flooding incidents, blockages and asset failures, providing technical solutions to protect people, property and infrastructure.

You’ll carry out CCTV surveys, drainage repairs and installations, with regular travel and a full ongoing commitment to health and safety standards. Training, development opportunities and a competitive package are on offer.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Drainage expertise

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Tools

CCTV Drainage Survey

High Pressure Water Jetting

CSCS

NRSWA

Confined Space

First Aid

Job description

Ipsum is seeking a Civils Drainage Engineer to respond to drainage emergencies across the Midlands region. You’ll investigate flooding incidents, blockages and asset failures, providing technical solutions to protect people, property and infrastructure.

You’ll carry out CCTV surveys, drainage repairs and installations, with regular travel and a full ongoing commitment to health and safety standards. Training, development opportunities and a competitive package are on offer.