Drainage Engineer

Company: WR Engineering
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Drainage Engineer

Location: South West RegionPay: £17.00 per hourBenefits: 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

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Posted: July 27th, 2026