Posted 23 July, 2026
Drainage Engineer
WR Engineering
Birmingham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Drainage Engineer Location: Midlands Region Pay: £17.00 per hour Benefits: Company van, overtime and door-to-door pay An established drainage services business is looking to recruit an experienced Drainage Engineer to join its field-based engineering team. The successful candidate will carry out drainage surveys, high-pressure water jetting, CCTV inspections, repairs, excavation work and drainage lining installations. This role requires strong practical experience, a professional approach and the ability to accurately identify and record drainage defects. Key Responsibilities Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment safely and correctly Carry out CCTV drainage surveys and accurately record defects Recommend appropriate remedial works following inspections Produce drainage plans showing surveyed drainage systems Use CAT and Genny equipment to trace drains and underground services Undertake excavation and pipe replacement work Reinstate surfaces including concrete, paving slabs and cold-lay tarmac Install straight and radial patch liners Complete drainage lining installations on 100mm and 150mm pipework Complete accurate reports and job documentation Work safely and professionally at customer sites Essential Requirements Full clean UK driving licence Abrasive wheel training Experience operating high-pressure water jetting equipment Ability to use CCTV drainage survey equipment Experience identifying and recording drainage defects Ability to recommend suitable drainage repairs Ability to produce basic drainage plans Experience using CAT and Genny equipment Excavation and pipe replacement experience Surface reinstatement experience Experience installing patch liners Experience completing 100mm and 150mm lining installations A valid water jetting card would be advantageous. Desirable Skills Deep excavation and shuttering experience 360 excavator licence First Aid qualification CSCS card Water leak detection and repair experience Package £17.00 per hour Company van Door-to-door pay Overtime opportunities Ongoing work with an established drainage business WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
