Drainage Engineer

Drainage Engineer – Field-Based
Location: Portsmouth
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per year plus commission, OTE £42,000 pa

We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Drainage Engineer to join our growing team in a client-facing, field-based role. You’ll attend domestic and commercial properties, diagnose and resolve drainage issues, and represent the business professionally on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend both emergency and planned drainage jobs
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve issues using CCTV surveys, high-pressure water jetting, rods, etc.
• Carry out drain clearance, descaling, root cutting, patch lining, and minor excavations
• Liaise directly with customers to explain issues and solutions
• Identify and recommend additional work where appropriate
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety procedures 
• Contribute to brand reputation with excellent service and technical knowledge
• Take part in an on-call rota to support 24/7 service delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year’s drainage experience (essential)
• Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills
• HPWJ certification preferred
• Plumbing knowledge and/or drainage tanker experience (desirable)
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• CSCS card (preferred)
• Comfortable using mobile apps and technology on-site

What We Offer

• £30,000 – £34,000 per year basic salary plus performance-based bonuses
• On target earnings £42,000 pa
• All tools, uniform, vehicle, and equipment provided
• Supportive, growing team with long-term career opportunities

Please apply or contact Lauren Botting at (phone number removed) for more information.