Remedial Drainage Engineer

Attega Group Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Attega Group Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Remedial Drainage Engineer to join their team across the Midlands and Yorkshire. The role focuses on planned and reactive drainage works with a salary up to £43,000 per year, plus overtime.

Key duties include CCTV surveys, tracing and mapping drainage systems, descaling, reporting, and leading site operations. Requires 3 years drainage experience, plumbing experience, and a valid UK driving licence. 50 hours per week; permanent position.

Qualifications

• 3 years drainage experience.
• Plumbing experience required.
• Full UK driving licence held.
• Willingness to support drainage related plumbing works.
• Experience working on commercial properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out coded CCTV surveys and interpret findings to produce remedial recommendations.
• Read and interpret as-built and utility drawings to support 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 descaling works.
• Hold CS1 certification (CS2 desirable) and progression expected.
• Operate CCTV units across internal and external systems.
• Carry out comprehensive drainage investigations from start to finish.
• Produce detailed written reports with structured, commercially viable recommendations.
• Lead and manage external descaling works and coordinate with tanker teams.

Skills

Drainage experience

Plumbing experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Remedial Drainage Engineer

£41,500 - £43,000 + Overtime

Midlands and Yorkshire Locations

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 to join their team.

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

In return, our client is offering a salary of up to £43,000 P/A, depending on experience.

This role is full-time and permanent.

Reporting to the Operations Managers 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.

The ideal candidate:

• 3 Years Drainage Experience
• Plumbing experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to support with drainage related plumbing works
• Experience working on commercials properties
• Good communication skills

All offers made by the client are subject to DBS checks

The client performs random drug testing throughout employment and including induction week

Lunches are unpaid breaks.