Drainage Engineer Manager

Drainage Engineer Manager
Location: Crewe, CW2 (with nationwide travel)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per year
Reference ID: Drainage Engineer Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Drainage Engineer Manager to join and strengthen our Solutions Department. This is a hands-on position that requires both technical ability and leadership skills, working across a range of commercial and residential projects throughout the UK.

What We Offer

This role offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses. Benefits include 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension (auto-enrolment), full PPE, and free on-site parking.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead drainage and groundworks teams, manage site operations, and ensure the smooth delivery of works while maintaining high standards of health and safety. You will be responsible for overseeing project timelines, interpreting design specifications, and ensuring all works are carried out to specification and in line with company standards.

The role includes managing drainage repairs, pipework renewals, patch lining, concrete slabs, tank installations, excavation and reinstatement, fencing, hoarding, drop kerbs, and pathway works. You will be expected to work across multiple sites and in various weather conditions.

Required Experience and Skills

Applicants must have practical experience in excavation, drainage installation, flagging and paving, concreting, and water treatment tank installations. Experience in fencing is also essential. You should be confident managing teams, resolving on-site issues, and maintaining a safe working environment.

Essential Certifications

CSCS card
CPCS 360 Excavator or NPORS equivalent
NRSWA (Streetworks)

Desirable (but not essential)

Health and Safety qualifications
Confined Spaces certification
High Pressure Water Jetting
Cat and Genny
Safe Dig
Shoring
Dumper Truck operation

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, with overtime available.

If you are a reliable and motivated Drainage Manager looking to develop your career with a reputable national contractor, we’d like to hear from you. Please click ‘Apply Now’ to be considered