Midlands Civils Drainage Engineer - Emergency & CCTV

Ipsum; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel card

Company productivity bonus scheme

28 days annual leave

Referral bonus £1000

Company Pension Scheme

Career development and funded quals

24/7 virtual GP access

Mental health support & counselling

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long Service Awards

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Civils Drainage Engineer role with Ipsum in the Midlands region involves responding to drainage emergencies, investigating faults and blocking issues, and carrying out repairs and CCTV surveys. You will attend both emergency and planned work, ensuring work is completed to safety and quality standards.

The position offers a company vehicle, bonus schemes, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional qualifications and career development.

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 and high‑pressure water jetting equipment.
• Repairing and replacing damaged pipework, gullies, manholes and interceptors.
• Undertaking excavations and reinstatement works where required.
• Installing new drainage systems and connections.
• Conducting CCTV drainage surveys to identify defects and remedial solutions.
• Completing drainage rehabilitation works including patch lining and pipe repairs.
• Identifying root ingress, collapsed drains and structural defects.
• Completing electronic job reports, survey findings and photos.
• Ensuring works meet health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Proven experience in drainage industry

Experience in blocked drain clearance

Knowledge of drainage networks

Experience with high‑pressure waterJet

Diagnose drainage faults

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

CCTV Drainage Survey

High Pressure Water Jetting

NRSWA

Confined Space

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Civils Drainage Engineer role with Ipsum in the Midlands region involves responding to drainage emergencies, investigating faults and blocking issues, and carrying out repairs and CCTV surveys. You will attend both emergency and planned work, ensuring work is completed to safety and quality standards.

The position offers a company vehicle, bonus schemes, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional qualifications and career development.