Discovery Technician

Browne Construction; Horsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cappagh Browne Utilities Ltd is seeking a Discovery Technician to join our specialist Survey & Discovery team. You will investigate drainage systems and wastewater assets, gather evidence, identify defects, and support future rehabilitation and capital delivery projects across the Sussex and Hampshire region.

This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, solving technical challenges, and being part of a team that makes a real difference while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage, wastewater, utilities, construction, or similar operational environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable using digital devices and recording systems, or willingness to learn.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and delivering accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate drainage systems and wastewater assets; gather evidence and identify defects.
• Perform CCTV drainage investigations and drainage surveys.
• Map networks and conduct flood investigations to inform asset management.
• Provide findings to support rehabilitation and capital delivery projects.
• Work across Sussex and Hampshire sites and contribute to environmental improvements.

Skills

drainage and wastewater knowledge

driving licence

communication skills

outdoor working

recording systems use

safety awareness

Tools

CCTV equipment

digital data collection

Job description

Are you curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about solving problems? We are looking for a Discovery Technician to join Cappagh Browne Utilities' specialist Survey & Discovery team, helping to improve the performance of the wastewater network while contributing to environmental improvements across the region.

As a Discovery Technician, you will play a key role in investigating drainage systems and wastewater assets, gathering evidence, identifying defects, and uncovering opportunities for future rehabilitation and capital delivery projects. Working across the wastewater network, you will carry out structured investigations including visual flow monitoring, drainage surveys, CCTV inspections, network mapping, and flood investigations. Your findings will directly support initiatives that reduce environmental impact, improve network resilience, and enhance the service delivered to customers and communities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving technical challenges, and being part of a team that makes a real difference.

About CBUL

Cappagh Browne Utilities Ltd is a special purpose joint venture established to deliver wastewater network maintenance and repair services for Southern Water across the South of England. We focus on keeping sewer networks operating efficiently through planned maintenance, emergency response and rehabilitation works. Our capability is underpinned by a substantial fleet of specialist vehicles including vacuum tankers, jetting units and CCTV survey equipment, supported by advanced technology for rapid diagnostics and effective solutions. With a reputation for safety, reliability and technical expertise, Cappagh Browne plays a critical role in protecting communities and maintaining essential infrastructure.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a proactive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in drainage, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure operations.

Essential

• Experience in drainage, wastewater, utilities, construction, or a similar operational environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable using digital devices and recording systems, or willing to learn.
• A strong focus on safety, quality, and delivering accurate work.

Desirable

• Experience undertaking CCTV drainage investigations.
• WJA Jetting qualification.
• Confined Space training.
• CSCS Card.
• HSG47 Awareness.
• Towing entitlement (BE).

At Cappagh Browne Utilities, you'll be part of a specialist team that plays a vital role in protecting the environment and improving essential infrastructure. We offer opportunities to develop your technical skills, gain valuable industry experience, and contribute to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities and the wastewater network.

This role will require someone to work across Sussex and Hampshire sites.

Please note, this role may also be known as a Network Engineer.

Please note that we drug and alcohol test all new starters as part of their induction, whilst also carrying out a DBS check.

Engineering with purpose