Drainage Engineer London Nights

Attega Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage solutions company is seeking a Drainage Engineer for night shifts in London. The role involves leak tracing, plumbing repairs, and extensive maintenance of water services. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in drainage and a valid UK driving licence. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive salary plus operating expenses and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of drainage experience.
• Minimum 2 years of plumbing experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to support drainage-related plumbing works.
• Experience working on commercial properties.
• Strong work ethic and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leak tracing and investigation on above-ground water services.
• Repairing leaks on water services in service voids and risers.
• Performing extensive descaling works for drainage systems.
• Conducting CCTV surveys and inspections.

Skills

Drainage experience

Plumbing experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Position Overview

Role: Drainage Engineer (Nights)

Salary: £41,000 per annum + operating expense or overtime up to £8,000 based on experience.

Location: London.

Employment type: Full‑time, Permanent.

Working hours: 5 × 9‑hour shifts per week, Monday to Friday nights. Typical on‑site time 7:30 pm – 4 am, but may change depending on site location.

Reporting to the Remedial Team Manager.

Responsibilities

• Leak tracing and investigation on above‑ground water services.
• Repairing leaks on water services in service voids and risers.
• Removing and replacing small‑bore waste pipe on pot‑wash sinks, basins, urinals and similar fixtures.
• Replacing mixer taps, wash‑down taps and spray guns.
• Replacing toilet float lines and stack pipework.
• Removing and installing cast‑iron soil pipework.
• Assisting drainage operatives with cutting in pipe access to support blockage clearance and investigation works.
• Assisting other plumbing operatives with quoted works, both small reactive and large internal above‑ground drainage replacements.
• Supporting drainage operatives with internal drain descales.
• Using CCTV equipment to support leak investigation and record defect information.
• Collecting water samples to confirm the source of leaks.
• Supporting excavation teams with repairs on below‑ground water mains.
• Performing extensive descaling works for above and below‑ground drainage, including small‑bore and stack pipework via HPWJ, electromechanical milling, and hand coring machines.
• Conducting CCTV surveys, inspections and detailed investigations to fault‑find and provide practical solutions.
• Producing site drainage plans and identifying defects, design issues, pipe conditions and missed connections.
• Assisting specialist teams with lining, patching and rehabilitation works.
• Assisting with JetVac tanker works including line cleaning, root cutting and confined‑space entry.
• Supporting drainage teams with clearance and blockage works during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of drainage experience.
• Minimum 2 years of plumbing experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to support drainage‑related plumbing works.
• Experience working on commercial properties.
• Strong work ethic, good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Team player, self‑motivated, disciplined and serious attitude towards health and safety.
• Attention to detail and customer‑focused attitude.

For more information, please contact Tom at the Attega Group offices.