Drainage Engineer

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Nantgarw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Drainage Engineer in Nantgarw to join a growing Marine and Civil Engineering Company. This role offers an opportunity to develop into a supervisor position while working on diverse projects. Responsibilities include conducting drainage surveys and producing detailed reports, while the ideal candidate should have experience in connectivity surveys and working with CCTV systems. A supportive environment and professional development opportunities await.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in inspecting foul and surface water networks.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and within watercourses.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting drainage surveys using mainline CCTV rigs.
• Producing detailed reports and coding defects to MSCC5 standards.
• Managing sub-contractors and collaborating with in-house teams.

Skills

Experience in drainage connectivity/mapping surveys

Knowledge of operating CCTV systems

Confident IT skills

Strong team player

Problem-solving skills

Tools

WinCan

Job description

Drainage Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Opportunity to develop into a supervisor role, so if you are looking to move your career forward in Drainage Engineering check this role out.

Our client is growing - and they're looking for a Drainage Engineer to join their Survey Team! If you're experienced in inspecting foul and surface water networks, and enjoy problem-solving in varied environments, we want to hear from you.

Our client are a busy Marine and Civil Engineering Company, employing around 90 specialists in commercial diving, confined space operations, and access engineering across Wales. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, develop your skills, and be part of a dynamic, supportive team.

What you'll be doing:

• Conducting drainage surveys using mainline CCTV rigs, coding defects to MSCC5 standards, and producing detailed reports.
• Carrying out connectivity, impermeable area, and manhole investigations.
• Working closely with in-house teams and managing sub-contractors where needed.
• Bringing innovation and a can-do attitude to complete survey briefs on time and on budget.
• Being adaptable to undertake a variety of survey disciplines within the drainage sector.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in drainage connectivity/mapping surveys.
• Knowledge of operating CCTV systems and producing standardised coded reports (e.g., WinCan).
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and within watercourses.
• Confident IT skills, including Word & Excel.
• Strong team player with problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.
• Understanding of structures, construction materials, and common defects.
• Full UK driving licence.
• OS19X / OS21X qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Why join?

• Work on a wide range of projects in a growing company.
• Opportunity for professional development across multiple drainage survey disciplines.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and skilled team