Salary: GBP16 – GBP33 per hour + plenty of overtime opportunities
Location: CardiffSalary: £ 15.50 to £16.50 basic, to £33ph OT (time and a half for OT and Saturday, double time for Sunday)Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Lead Drainage Engineer to join our clients team based from Cardiff working in the commercial, construction, rail and industrial industries. You will work as part of a 3-person van team undertaking a variety of drainage and specialist works, including CCTV surveys, high-pressure water jetting, confined space operations, and pipe rehabilitation projects.
As the Lead Drainage Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality service to clients within the commercial, construction, rail and industrial industries while leading on-site operations and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to professional standards. You will also be responsible for producing drainage reports, drawings, and detailed job sheets/notes.
This role is ideal for a motivated and technically competent engineer who enjoys a hands‑on environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a two-person team on drainage and specialist projects
- Carry out CCTV drainage surveys and coding
- Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment
- Undertake confined space operations in accordance with safety regulations
- Deliver pipe rehabilitation and drainage maintenance works
- Produce professional drainage reports, drawings, and detailed job sheets/notes
- Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to client specifications
- Liaise professionally with clients, site teams, and management
- Maintain company equipment and vehicle standards
- Support high service standards and contribute to ongoing business growth
Experience Required
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Proven experience within the drainage industry
- CSCS card (Green)
- High Pressure Water Jetting certification
- Strong experience in CCTV drainage surveying and coding
- Confined space training and practical experience
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to lead and work effectively within a small team
- Professional and client-focused approach
- OS19 certification
- PTS/COSS
- Experience in pipe rehabilitation techniques
- Additional drainage industry accreditations or certifications
- Experience working within commercial, construction, rail and industrial industries
What We Offer
- Great salary and overtime opportunities
- Ongoing training and career development
- Company vehicle
- Holiday package that increases annually
JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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