At a Glance
- Tasks: Support planned and reactive drainage works while leading complex investigations.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on innovative drainage solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, company van, fuel card, and early Christmas pay.
- Other info: Full-time, permanent role with access to employee assistance programmes and social events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in drainage engineering with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: 5 years of drainage experience and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Drainage Engineer? Do you hold a Full UK manual Driving licence? We are currently recruiting for a Remedial Drainage Engineer to join the team. The main purpose of this role is to support the planned and reactive drainage works.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary, + night enhancement + overtime
- Company Van
- Company Fuel Card for performance of duties
- Free Uniform
- Company Mobile Phone for performance of duties
- Personal Accident Cover (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
- Life Insurance (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
- Access to virtual GP (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
- Early Christmas Pay – monthly pay day 25th, December pay usually 1 week earlier
- Employee assistance programme – Access to 24-hour advice line
- Metcor Hub – Benefits/Savings/Perks
- Annual leave
- Pension
- Social Events
This role is full-time and permanent. Reporting to the Operations Manager your responsibilities will include:
- Carry out coded CCTV surveys (coding essential; OS19X desirable but not essential) and interpret findings to produce structured remedial recommendations.
- Read and interpret as-built and utility drawings to support full system tracing and planning of remedial works.
- Produce draft drainage plans mapping manholes, main runs, laterals and assets.
- Operate jetting and HPWJ equipment to a high technical standard, including controlled descaling works.
- Hold minimum Confined Space CS1 certification (CS2 desirable and progression expected).
- Operate both push rod and crawler CCTV units across internal and external systems.
- Carry out full drainage investigations from start to termination point, ensuring complete system understanding.
- Produce detailed written reports with structured, commercially viable remedial recommendations.
- Carry out complex investigations including smell issues, flooding sites, failed attenuation systems, retention tanks and SUDS installations.
- Lead and manage external descaling works using HPWJ van packs or alongside tanker teams, taking responsibility for sequencing and site control.
- Trace and map internal drainage systems, producing structured plans to support remedial design.
- Carry out internal descaling works on both complex and non-complex sites using mechanical milling equipment and appropriate catchment methods.
- Undertake plumbing works including small bore waste pipe replacements, stack replacements, float replacements and cast/PVC alterations.
- Oversee and manage multiple operatives on larger remedial projects.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of patch lining methods and sequencing.
- Work alongside tanker teams on in-depth works involving petrol interceptors, pumping stations and larger drainage infrastructure.
The ideal candidate:
- 5 Years Drainage Experience
- Plumbing experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Willingness to support with drainage related plumbing works
- Experience working on commercial properties
- Good communication skills
Remedial Drainage Engineer in Gravesend employer: Metcor group
Metcor Group is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in a fast-paced trade and technical environment. With a focus on employee relations and talent growth, the company offers meaningful opportunities for career advancement while ensuring a collaborative atmosphere that values each team member's contributions.
