Emergency Drainage Engineer: Flood Response & Asset Investigations

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company vehicle

Company Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Career development & funded quals

24/7 virtual GP access

Mental health support & counselling

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Life Assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long Service Awards

Paid volunteering opportunities

Refer a friend £1000

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking a Drainage Engineer to respond to urgent drainage incidents and provide expert guidance on emergency and permanent repairs. You will review CCTV surveys, coordinate with regional teams, and liaise with authorities to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

We operate a 24/7 service across the Midlands, with shifts and on-call requirements. The role demands a civil engineering background, practical drainage knowledge, and a full UK driving licence for site visits.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in civil engineering, drainage or related field.
• 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 principles and flood risk frameworks.
• Customer facing experience and a commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent drainage incidents, floods and emergencies across the region.
• Investigate drainage failures, blockages, collapses and floods to identify root causes.
• Assess risk to public safety, highways, properties and infrastructure; recommend mitigations.
• Provide technical guidance on emergency work, temporary repairs and permanent solutions.
• Review CCTV surveys, jetting records and inspection data to support remedial actions.
• Coordinate with regional teams to prioritise reactive drainage workloads.
• Liaise with contractors, local authorities, water companies and emergency services during incidents.
• Produce accurate technical reports and incident records.
• Ensure activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Degree in civil engineering or related

Reactive drainage operations

Domestic drainage systems knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Experience with authorities/utilities

Drainage legislation and SuDS/flooding

Customer facing experience

Education

Degree in civil engineering, drainage or related industry

Job description

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking a Drainage Engineer to respond to urgent drainage incidents and provide expert guidance on emergency and permanent repairs. You will review CCTV surveys, coordinate with regional teams, and liaise with authorities to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

We operate a 24/7 service across the Midlands, with shifts and on-call requirements. The role demands a civil engineering background, practical drainage knowledge, and a full UK driving licence for site visits.