Highways Drainage Engineer

About the Role

Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Drainage Engineer to be based in Barrow‑in‑Furness to oversee our new contract with Cumbria County Council. You will be working closely with a HGV driver to clean along the highways around the region. Flexibility in regards to hours is a must, as you will be required to stay overnight on occasions and work some weekends. No two days are the same; be prepared to learn and develop along the way.

As a Drainage Engineer you will assist with getting in and out of the cab to conduct work accordingly, so a hands‑on approach is needed and you must be willing to get stuck in. You will be responsible for using a company tablet on a daily basis and work outdoors for the majority of your day – a love of the great outdoors is also a must, as well as a mixture of days, nights and working away.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Operate heavy machinery when needed
• Work as part of a team alongside a HGV driver
• Work days, nights and, on occasions, away from home
• Use a tablet to record data and maintain accurate records
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Team player with a positive, can‑do attitude
• Competent in IT and accurate data entry

Company Culture

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group – the UK\’s largest independent provider – we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well‑being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual\’s unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Benefits

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in service cover
• Training and progression opportunities
• Full PPE provided

Company Overview

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award‑winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi‑utilities and the highways sector, working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

This position is open to internal and external candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an internal application form and submit it to recruitment.

Hours & Salary

Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6 am–4 pm day shift and 5 pm–3 am night shift). Salary: £32,500 per annum, with X1.5 for overtime. You will also be required to go on a standby rota and be flexible to the business needs in working nights and weekends. This is a full‑time position within a growing, busy department.