Drainage Engineer

GT Services (South East) Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GTSSE is seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer to join our field-based team, specialising in drainage repairs, patch lining and CIPP lining. The role covers commercial, residential and infrastructure projects, with travel across the UK and regular overnight stays as required.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, delivering safe, efficient workmanship in line with quality and health and safety standards while liaising with clients and managers.

Qualifications

• Proven patch lining experience – essential.
• Proven CIPP lining experience – essential.
• Practical experience in drainage repairs and rehabilitation.
• Experience using CCTV drainage equipment and identifying drainage defects.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and stay away from home.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekend work where required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patch lining and CIPP lining works to required standard.
• Undertake CCTV drainage surveys, identify defects and assess suitable repair methods.
• Carry out drainage investigations, maintenance, repairs and rehabilitation works.
• Operate drainage equipment, including high-pressure water jetting equipment and CCTV systems, where required.
• Prepare and complete site paperwork, risk assessments, job sheets, reports and photographic records.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards, specifications and health and safety procedures.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, project managers and other contractors.
• Maintain equipment, tools and company vehicles in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Work to project programmes and deadlines while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Identify additional defects or issues on site and report these to the management team.
• Follow company procedures for site set-up, risk assessments, before-and-after photographs and post-work CCTV inspections.

Skills

Patch lining

CIPP lining

Drainage repairs

CCTV drainage

Health & safety

UK driving licence

Willing to travel

Teamwork

Tools

CCTV equipment

Jetting equipment

Job description

GTSSE is looking for an experienced and reliable Drainage Engineer to join our team, specialising in drainage repairs, patch lining and CIPP lining.

The successful candidate will have proven hands-on experience in drainage rehabilitation, with patch lining and CIPP lining experience being essential. The role will involve working on a variety of commercial, residential and infrastructure projects, carrying out drainage investigations, repairs and rehabilitation works to a high standard.

This is a field-based position requiring travel to sites across the UK. Regular working away from home, including overnight stays, is an essential part of the role. Candidates must be flexible regarding travel, working locations and working hours to meet project requirements.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, taking responsibility for completing works safely, efficiently and in accordance with GTSSE's quality and health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Drainage Engineer – Patch Lining & CIPP

Location: Basildon, Essex

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description

GTSSE is looking for an experienced and reliable Drainage Engineer to join our team, specialising in drainage repairs, patch lining and CIPP lining.

The successful candidate will have proven hands-on experience in drainage rehabilitation, with patch lining and CIPP lining experience being essential. The role will involve working on a variety of commercial, residential and infrastructure projects, carrying out drainage investigations, repairs and rehabilitation works to a high standard.

This is a field-based position requiring travel to sites across the UK. Regular working away from home, including overnight stays, is an essential part of the role. Candidates must be flexible regarding travel, working locations and working hours to meet project requirements.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, taking responsibility for completing works safely, efficiently and in accordance with GTSSE's quality and health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out patch lining and CIPP lining works, ensuring repairs are completed to the required standard.
• Undertake CCTV drainage surveys, identify defects and assess suitable repair methods.
• Carry out drainage investigations, maintenance, repairs and rehabilitation works.
• Operate drainage equipment, including high-pressure water jetting equipment and CCTV systems, where required.
• Prepare and complete site paperwork, risk assessments, job sheets, reports and photographic records.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards, specifications and health and safety procedures.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, project managers and other contractors.
• Maintain equipment, tools and company vehicles in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Work to project programmes and deadlines while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Identify additional defects or issues on site and report these to the management team.
• Follow company procedures for site set-up, risk assessments, before-and-after photographs and post-work CCTV inspections.

Essential Requirements

• Proven patch lining experience – essential.
• Proven CIPP lining experience – essential.
• Practical experience in drainage repairs and rehabilitation.
• Experience using CCTV drainage equipment and identifying drainage defects.
• Good understanding of drainage systems, pipe defects and appropriate repair methods.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to complete site paperwork and communicate findings clearly.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK.
• Willingness to work away from home regularly, including overnight stays.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early starts, late finishes and occasional weekend work where required.
• Reliable, organised and capable of working independently and within a team.
• A professional attitude and commitment to delivering quality workmanship.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with UV-cured CIPP lining systems.
• Experience with spray lining, resin systems and patch liner installation.
• Confined space training and experience.
• High-pressure water jetting qualifications.
• Relevant drainage, CCTV or water industry qualifications.
• Experience working on commercial contracts and larger multi-site projects.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, field-based role with work allocated across multiple sites. Regular overnight stays away from home should be expected as part of the position, depending on project locations and programme requirements.

Candidates must be prepared to travel, work flexibly and support projects wherever required. This role is suited to someone who enjoys practical drainage work, takes pride in their workmanship and understands the demands of working on projects at different locations.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced drainage professional who can hit the ground running, has strong practical lining skills and takes pride in doing the job properly. Reliability, flexibility, a positive attitude and the ability to work away regularly are just as important as technical ability.