Drainage Technician

NG Bailey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Greater London is seeking a Drainage Technician with strong hands-on experience to conduct maintenance across commercial buildings. The role includes drainage inspections, working closely with clients, and coordinating subcontractors to enhance drainage systems. Candidates must have a recognised plumbing qualification and the ability to problem-solve effectively. The position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits including private healthcare, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance and Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of commercial drainage systems.
• Legionella / L8 awareness or qualification.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive drainage maintenance across commercial buildings.
• Undertaking drainage camera surveys and fault diagnosis.
• Supervising and coordinating specialist drainage subcontractors.

Skills

Hands-on drainage experience

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Education

Recognised plumbing qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)

Job description

Drainage Technician

Location : Static – Kensington Highstreet, London

Contract : Permanent

Salary : £38,000 to £42,000 + private healthcare and Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Drainage-focused Technician to join NG Bailey on a prestigious static contract in the Kensington High street area.

This role is ideal for someone with strong hands‑on drainage experience who enjoys being site‑based, working closely with clients and specialist subcontractors, and taking ownership of drainage performance across a portfolio of commercial buildings.

You’ll play a key role in drainage inspections, camera surveys, fault diagnosis and planning, supporting long‑term drainage strategies and supervising subcontractor works where required. This is a customer‑facing role with real influence on how drainage assets are maintained and improved.

Key Deliverables

• Carrying out planned and reactive drainage maintenance across a cluster of commercial buildings
• Undertaking drainage camera surveys on rainwater gullies, stacks and below‑ground systems
• Supporting the development and upkeep of drainage plans and asset information
• Diagnosing drainage issues and recommending corrective or improvement works
• Supervising and coordinating specialist drainage subcontractors on‑site
• Supporting landlord areas primarily, with some involvement in tenant areas when required
• Completing high‑quality reports, records and compliance documentation
• Providing excellent customer service and acting as a professional NG Bailey representative on site

What we’re looking for

If you’re someone who takes pride in your technical capability, enjoys problem‑solving and wants to be part of a professional, well‑supported team, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience

• Commercial drainage systems, including rainwater, foul and below‑ground drainage
• Drainage inspections, surveys and fault finding (including cameraing)
• Working alongside and supervising specialist drainage contractors
• Waste systems, pipework installation, repair and replacement
• Operating in customer‑facing, high‑standard commercial environments

Essential Requirements

• A recognised plumbing qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of commercial drainage systems
• Legionella / L8 awareness or qualification
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider engineering team

Proven fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills

Proven fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy / Sell additional days
• Pension with aleading provider andup to8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid / Electric Vehicle)
• Free 24 / 7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well‑being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to choose from inc : Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.