Lead Drainage Engineer

Lead Drainage Engineer

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £ 15.50 to £16.50 basic, to £33ph OT (time and a half for OT and Saturday, double time for Sunday) (can be negotiable dependent on experience)
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. 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 Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality service to clients 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• OS19 certification
• PTS/COSS
• Highways passport
• Experience in pipe rehabilitation techniques
• Additional drainage industry accreditations or certifications
• Experience working within commercial, rail, construction, or industrial sectors

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.