Drainage Engineer

Job Title

Drainage & Plumbing Engineer

Covering Greater London area, can travel up to 100 mile radius

£36,400 - £44,200 (depending on experience) + Bonuses + Overtime

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00

Full-time, Permanent

United Drains is one of the UK's leading commercial plumbing and drainage companies, now operating across the country. We specialise in delivering high-quality drainage and plumbing services to commercial clients nationwide. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit experienced and skilled Drainage Engineers to join our team.

We are seeking hands‑on, reliable, and proactive Plumbing Engineers with Drainage knowledge, minimum of 2 years' industry experience. The successful candidate will be confident working independently and as part of a team, delivering high-quality plumbing and drainage solutions across a wide range of commercial sites.

• Repair and maintain plumbing systems fixtures & appliances
• Unblocking drains and carrying out fault-finding
• Conducting CCTV drainage surveys and compiling reports
• Performing high-pressure water jetting
• Carrying out drain excavations and installations
• Basic plumbing repairs and maintenance
• Preparing and submitting quotations
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations

• Minimum 2 years' experience in drainage engineering
• Proficient in drain laying, CCTV surveys, jetting, and quoting
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Full UK driving licence (required)
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional call‑outs
• Minimum availability of 45 hours per week
• Clean DBS

• Competitive salary: £36,400 - £44,200 (based on experience)
• Overtime evenings and weekends double pay on site
• Company‑branded vehicle
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• 20 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Progression opportunities into senior field‑based roles
• Friendly, supportive team and working environment