Senior CCTV Drainage Engineer

Salary: £17.50-£18.50 per hour (£36,400-£38,480 basic)
Average Earnings: £50,000-£60,000+ per annum
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Hours: Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate after 40 hours
Callout Rota: 1 in 5 paid at £135-£150 per week + callout bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

A well-established engineering services company is seeking an experienced Senior CCTV Drainage Engineer to carry out detailed CCTV drainage surveys, inspections, fault diagnostics, and reporting across commercial, industrial, and utility-sector clients.

This role is ideal for an experienced CCTV Drainage Engineer looking to develop into a senior technical or management position. The company invests heavily in professional development, offering manufacturer-led equipment training, funded industry qualifications, and clearly defined progression routes into Lead Engineer, Survey Management, and Project Management positions. With excellent overtime availability, structured career development, and industry-leading benefits, this opportunity offers both immediate earning potential and long-term career progression.

• Overtime Hours
  £17.50/hr Base Rate
  £18.50/hr Base Rate
• Basic Salary (40hrs)
  £36,400
  £38,480
• + 5 Hours OT Per Week
  £43,225
  £45,825
• + 10 Hours OT Per Week
  £50,050
  £53,170
• + 15 Hours OT Per Week
  £56,875
  £60,515

Figures exclude callout payments and callout bonuses, which can further increase annual earnings.

• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 days total)
• Annual leave paid at an average of hours and overtime worked
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Callout payments of £135-£150 per week when on rota
• Additional callout bonuses (average £2,000+ per annum)
• Consistent overtime available throughout the year
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance (4x/5x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to private medical appointments
• High street discounts and vouchers across major UK retailers
• Clear training and development pathways
• Progression opportunities into Lead CCTV Engineer, Senior Survey Manager, Project Manager, and Regional Operations roles
• Manufacturer-certified training on the latest CCTV crawler systems, push-rod cameras, and drainage inspection technology
• Fully funded industry certifications including OS19X, Confined Space, High Pressure Water Jetting, NRSWA, and other relevant drainage and utility qualifications
• Exposure to drainage investigations, utility surveying, mapping projects, and specialist engineering works

• Carry out CCTV drainage surveys on foul, surface water, and process drainage systems.