Drainage Engineer – 24/7 Emergency Response

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

28 days annual leave

Career development and funded training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long Service Awards

Paid volunteering opportunities

24/7 virtual GP access

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking a Drainage Engineer to respond to urgent drainage incidents, investigate failures, and coordinate with regional teams across the Midlands. The role involves assessing risks to public safety and infrastructure, providing technical guidance for emergency work, and delivering detailed incident reports.

We require a degree in civil engineering or related field, plus proven experience in reactive drainage operations or asset investigations.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in civil engineering, drainage or related industry experience.
• Proven experience in reactive drainage operations, flood response or asset investigation.
• Practical understanding of domestic drainage systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working with local authorities, highways, utilities or drainage organisations.
• Knowledge of drainage legislation, SuDS principle and flood risk frameworks.
• Customer facing experience and a commitment to providing excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent drainage incidents, flooding events and emergency call outs across the region.
• Investigate drainage failures, blockages, collapses and flooding issues to identify the root cause.
• Assess risk to public safety, highways, properties and infrastructure and recommend immediate mitigation measures.
• Provide technical guidance on emergency work, temporary repairs and permanent solutions.
• Review CCTV surveys, jetting records and inspection data to support remedial recommendations.
• Coordinate with regional teams to prioritise and manage reactive drainage workloads effectively.
• Liaise with contractors, local authorities, water companies, emergency services and other stakeholders during incidents.
• Produce accurate technical reports, recommendations and incident records.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer facing

Education

Degree in civil engineering, drainage or related field

Job description

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking a Drainage Engineer to respond to urgent drainage incidents, investigate failures, and coordinate with regional teams across the Midlands. The role involves assessing risks to public safety and infrastructure, providing technical guidance for emergency work, and delivering detailed incident reports.

We require a degree in civil engineering or related field, plus proven experience in reactive drainage operations or asset investigations.