Senior Drainage Engineer

DC Solutions Services Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

Free or subsidised travel

On-site parking

Job summary

DC Solutions Services Ltd seeks a Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer to manage commercial plumbing and drainage projects across Central London and Greater London. You will act as the on-site technical authority, guiding junior engineers and technicians from inspection through to project sign-off.

The role requires extensive experience in commercial drainage and plumbing, with a focus on the hospitality sector. A full UK Driving Licence and a permanent, full-time contract are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as commercial plumber and drainage specialist.
• Hospitality sector experience preferred.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to price and quote drainage/plumbing work.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior Engineer on-site, provide guidance and mentorship.
• Lead and execute complex commercial plumber and drainage projects.
• Apply diagnostic techniques to resolve blockages and failures.
• Perform site surveys and prepare cost estimates.
• Manage projects end-to-end to meet compliance and quality.
• Draft technical reports and coordinate with Hatfield head office.

Skills

Commercial Plumber

Drainage

Senior Engineer

Lead Engineer

Project Management

Diagnostics

Fault Finding

Surveying

Estimating

Communication

Tools

CCTV surveys

Water jetting

Drainage equipment

Plant rooms

Job description

Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer Commercial Plumber & Drainage Specialist

Location: Central London & Greater London (Head Office: Hatfield, Hertfordshire)

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Drainage Engineer Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer to join our expanding team as a dedicated Commercial Plumber and Drainage expert. Specialising in the high-demand hospitality sector, this is a pivotal, hands-on role where you will serve as the primary technical authority on all commercial plumbing and drainage operations.

As our Lead Engineer, you will work directly alongside the Managing Director as their trusted right-hand technical lead. You will oversee site operations, troubleshoot complex drainage and plumbing infrastructure, and lead engineering solutions from initial inspection through to full project sign-off.

Drainage Engineer Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Act as the Senior Engineer on-site, providing expert technical guidance, mentorship, and support to assistant engineers and field technicians.

Project Delivery: Lead and execute complex commercial plumber and drainage projects throughout Central London and Greater London.

Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Apply advanced diagnostic techniques to resolve challenging drainage blockages, pipework failures, and heavy-duty commercial plumbing issues.

Surveying & Estimating: Perform detailed site surveys for drainage and plumbing works, scoping out requirements and preparing accurate cost estimations and quotations.

Project Management: Manage projects end-to-end as the Lead Engineer, ensuring all drainage and plumbing interventions meet statutory compliance, health & safety standards, and strict quality criteria.

Reporting & Logistics: Draft clear technical reports post-inspection and coordinate closely with our Hatfield head office to align schedules, drainage equipment, and materials.

Drainage Engineer Essential Requirements

Proven Experience: Extensive track record operating as a Commercial Plumber, Drainage Specialist, Senior Engineer, or Lead Engineer.

Sector Expertise: Strong background delivering commercial plumbing and drainage solutions within the hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants, bars, and commercial kitchens).

Technical Mastery: In-depth knowledge of commercial drainage systems, highpressure water jetting, CCTV surveys, plant rooms, and commercial sanitary systems.

Estimation & Scoping: Demonstrated ability as a Senior Engineer to independently inspect, price, quote, and deliver drainage and plumbing jobs.

Communication & Reporting: Professional report-writing skills to communicate technical drainage and plumbing findings to clients and management clearly.

Work Ethic & History: Stable employment history demonstrating long-term commitment as a Lead Engineer or Commercial Plumber.

Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

What We Offer

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time position

Vehicle & Tools: Fully equipped company vehicle fitted with drainage and commercial plumbing tools, plus company phone

Location: Key focus on Central & Greater London projects with support from our Hatfield office

Benefits: Pension contribution, paid annual leave, and genuine progression opportunities into higher management for the right Senior Engineer

Drainage Engineer Benefits

• Company car
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking