Drainage Engineer

Liberty; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company is seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer based in or near Salford, United Kingdom. This role offers an annual salary of £31,881. You will be responsible for drainage maintenance, including CCTV surveys and groundwork duties. The ideal candidate should have GCSEs in Maths and English, a recognized apprenticeship, and relevant experience in drainage engineering. Join a diverse team committed to personal development and wellbeing. Apply today to make a difference in your community!

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

24/7 GP access

Mental health support

Fitness programs

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English are required.
• Recognized apprenticeship in an appropriate trade qualification.
• Competent in drainage engineering and groundwork; must own tools.
• WJA qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CCTV surveys for drainage maintenance.
• Perform digs to find leaks and conduct groundwork duties.
• Remove, relay and lay new flag work.
• Identify and rectify defects in groundwork.
• Prepare and lay new concrete paths and ramps.

Skills

Drainage maintenance

CCTV surveys

Groundwork duties

Fault finding leaks

Safe use of high-pressure water jetting equipment

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

Recognised apprenticeship in relevant trade

Tools

Full set of appropriate tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Drainage Engineer, based in or near Salford? Are you looking to earn £31,881.00 per annum with On Target Earnings? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Join Liberty and make a real difference in the communities we serve!

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, flexible working
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programs
• Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development

Your Role, as our Drainage Engineer

• All aspects of drainage maintenance including CCTV surveys and digs
• Digs to fault find leaks
• All aspects of groundwork duties
• Removing, relay lay new flag work
• Identify and rectify defects in groundwork
• Remove, prepare and lay new concrete paths and ramps

What We Need

• GCSEs/ equivalent in Maths & English
• Served a recognised apprenticeship appropriate trade qualification
• Experienced and competent in all aspects of drainage engineer and ground worker discipline and own a full set of appropriate tools
• Ideally hold a WJA qualification to enable safe use/supervision of high-pressure water jetting equipment for cleaning purposes
• Experience working within a social housing environment (Desirable)

Why Liberty

We’re a diverse, supportive team committed to personal development, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

Apply Today! Click “Apply” to join Liberty as our Drainage Engineer

Closing Date: 8th January 2026 (may close early due to high demand)