Remedial Drainage Engineer

Attega Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Attega Group Ltd is recruiting a Remedial Drainage Engineer Nights in London and the Home Counties. The role is full-time and permanent, offering up to £45,000 per annum plus overtime, with a 50-hour week and night shifts.

You will carry out CCTV surveys, map drainage assets, interpret drawings, and lead descaling and remedial works on complex sites. A Full UK driving licence is required; CS1/CS2 certification is mentioned in responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years drainage experience.
• Plumbing experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out coded CCTV surveys and interpret findings to produce remedial recommendations.
• Read and interpret drawings to support tracing and planning of remedial works.
• Produce drainage plans mapping manholes, mains, laterals and assets.
• Operate jetting and HPWJ equipment to a high technical standard.
• Carry out drainage investigations from start to finish with complete system understanding.
• Produce detailed written reports with remedial recommendations.
• Lead external descaling works and manage sequencing on site.
• Trace and map internal drainage systems to support remedial design.

Skills

Drainage experience

Plumbing

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Remedial Drainage Engineer

£45,000 +Overtime

London & Home Counties

Full time | Permanent | 50 hours per week

Are you an experienced Drainage Engineer?

Do you hold a Full UK Driving Licence?

Attega Group is working on behalf of our client as their in-house recruitment provider.

We are currently recruiting for a Remedial Drainage Engineer Nights to join their team.

The main purpose of this Remedial Drainage Engineer Nights role is to support the planned and reactive drainage works.

In return, our client is offering a salary of up to £45,000 P/A, depending on experience.

This role is full-time and permanent.

Reporting to the Operations Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Carry out coded CCTV surveys (coding essential; OS19X desirable but not essential) and interpret findings to produce structured remedial recommendations.
• Read and interpret as-built and utility drawings to support full system tracing and planning of remedial works.
• Produce draft drainage plans mapping manholes, main runs, laterals and assets.
• Operate jetting and HPWJ equipment to a high technical standard, including controlled descaling works.
• Hold minimum Confined Space CS1 certification (CS2 desirable and progression expected).
• Operate both push rod and crawler CCTV units across internal and external systems.
• Carry out full drainage investigations from start to termination point, ensuring complete system understanding.
• Produce detailed written reports with structured, commercially viable remedial recommendations.
• Carry out complex investigations including smell issues, flooding sites, failed attenuation systems, retention tanks and SUDS installations.
• Lead and manage external descaling works using HPWJ van packs or alongside tanker teams, taking responsibility for sequencing and site control.
• Trace and map internal drainage systems, producing structured plans to support remedial design.
• Carry out internal descaling works on both complex and non-complex sites using mechanical milling equipment and appropriate catchment methods.
• Undertake plumbing works including small bore waste pipe replacements, stack replacements, float replacements and cast/PVC alterations.
• Oversee and manage multiple operatives on larger remedial projects.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of patch lining methods and sequencing.
• Work alongside tanker teams on in-depth works involving petrol interceptors, pumping stations and larger drainage infrastructure.

The ideal candidate:

• 3 Years Drainage Experience
• Plumbing experience
• Full UK Driving Licence