Emergency Civils Drainage Engineer – CCTV & Repairs

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Productivity bonus scheme

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking a Civils Drainage Engineer to respond to drainage emergencies across the Midlands, diagnosing faults, carrying out unblocks and installing new systems.

You will operate high-pressure jetting equipment and CCTV surveys, perform excavations if needed, and ensure work meets health and safety standards while delivering a high-quality service to clients. Experience in drainage and social housing contracts is valued. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the drainage industry
• Experience in blocked drain clearance and drainage repairs
• Knowledge of drainage systems, foul water systems, surface water systems and sewer networks
• Experience of using high-pressure water jetting equipment
• Ability to diagnose drainage faults and identify appropriate repair solutions
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CCTV Drainage Survey, High Pressure Water Jetting, NRSWA, Confined Space, CSCS or First Aid qualifications (desirable)
• Experience working on social housing and local authority contracts (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Attending emergency and planned drainage work within agreed response times
• Investigating and diagnosing drainage faults, blockages, flooding and system failures
• Carrying out drain unblocking using rods, high-pressure water jetting equipment and specialist drainage tools
• Repairing and replacing damaged pipework, gullies, manholes, interceptors and associated drainage assets
• Undertaking excavations and reinstatement works where required
• Installing new drainage systems, connections and associated infrastructure
• Conducting CCTV drainage surveys to identify defects and recommend remedial solutions
• Completing drainage rehabilitation works including patch lining and pipe repairs where qualified
• Identifying root ingress, collapsed drains, displaced joints and structural defects
• Completing accurate electronic job reports, survey findings and photographic records
• Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards

Skills

Drainage experience

Blocked drains

Drainage repairs

Drainage systems knowledge

Fault diagnosis

UK Driving Licence

CCTV drainage survey qualifications

High-pressure water jetting

NRSWA

Confined Space

CSCS

First Aid qualifications

Tools

High-Pressure Water Jetting

CCTV Drainage Survey

NRSWA

Confined Space

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking a Civils Drainage Engineer to respond to drainage emergencies across the Midlands, diagnosing faults, carrying out unblocks and installing new systems.

You will operate high-pressure jetting equipment and CCTV surveys, perform excavations if needed, and ensure work meets health and safety standards while delivering a high-quality service to clients. Experience in drainage and social housing contracts is valued. A full UK driving licence is required.