Drainage Engineer

Excellis Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic drainage contractor in London is seeking a Drainage Engineer/Technician to assist with high-pressure jetting, drainage repairs, and inspections. Candidates should have experience in drainage, groundworks, or utilities and a strong work ethic. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and be willing to work overtime. This position provides long-term security within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training

Career progression

Holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage, groundworks, utilities or a similar manual role.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime/weekends.
• Good communication skills. Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with high‑pressure water jetting.
• Supporting engineers on reactive callouts and drainage repairs.
• Helping with CCTV surveys and inspections.
• Working on residential, commercial and construction sites.
• Ensuring equipment and vehicles are maintained correctly.

Skills

Experience in drainage, groundworks, utilities

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Drainage Engineer / Technician (Drainage / Groundworks / Utilities)

London

£35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime (50k OTE) + Training + Career Progression + Holiday + Pension

Are you a Drainage Operative or technician with experience in drainage, groundworks or utilities? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing drainage contractor offering long‑term security, excellent earning potential and genuine career progression. This ambitious and expanding business provides drainage, environmental and maintenance services across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for hands‑on operatives who want to develop their skills and grow within a supportive and energetic team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with high‑pressure water jetting
• Supporting engineers on reactive callouts and drainage repairs
• Helping with CCTV surveys and inspections
• Working on residential, commercial and construction sites
• Ensuring equipment and vehicles are maintained correctly

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage, groundworks, utilities or a similar manual role
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime/weekends
• Good communication skills
• Full UK driving licence (preferred) / CSCS Card

Please apply or contact the team at Excellis for immediate consideration quoting REF: DRAIN1156

Keywords: Drainage Operative, Groundworker, Utilities Operative, Jetting Operative, Drainage Labourer, London, Infrastructure, Reactive Drainage, Overtime, Career Progression.

This vacancy is being advertised by Excellis Consultancy Ltd. The services of Excellis Consultancy Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Excellis Consultancy Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.