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Subsidence Drainage Engineer
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Bradford, West Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £32,000 - £42,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Subsidence & Drainage Investigation Engineer
Location: Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £32,381 - £37,793 (DOE) + Bonus + Pension
Package Value: £36,412 - £42,122
The Opportunity
ARM is recruiting for a Subsidence & Drainage Investigation Engineer to join a specialist field-based team covering Basingstoke and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced drainage professional who enjoys working independently, solving complex site issues, and delivering a high standard of customer service. The successful candidate will carry out detailed drainage and subsidence investigations, identify defects, and provide technical recommendations for repairs while ensuring customers are fully informed and reassured throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities
Independently conduct drainage and subsidence investigations at residential properties.
Complete CCTV drainage surveys, including recording, labelling and reporting findings.
Use CAT scanners and sondes to locate buried services and trace drainage systems.
Carry out excavations to locate foundations and support subsidence investigations.
Undertake trial holes and collect soil and root samples for analysis.
Diagnose drainage defects and provide recommendations for repair solutions.
Complete minor drainage repairs where required, including replacement of gullies, rest bends and sections of shallow pipework.
Reinstate a variety of domestic surface finishes, including paving slabs, block paving, tarmac and concrete.
Deliver excellent customer service, clearly explaining works undertaken and findings.
Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality at all times.
Liaise with technical support teams to resolve technical queries and support successful job completion.
Requirements
Essential
Previous experience within drainage investigations, drainage maintenance, civil engineering, utilities or a similar field.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Full UK driving licence.
Comfortable carrying out excavation work and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Desirable
Experience using CCTV drainage inspection equipment.
Experience using CAT scanners and sondes to locate drainage systems and buried services.
Previous experience carrying out trial holes and foundation investigations.
Experience reinstating domestic surfaces including paving, block paving, tarmac and concrete.
Ability to complete minor drainage repairs, including gullies, rest bends and pipework replacements.
Previous experience in subsidence investigations.
Salary & Benefits
Financial Package
Basic Salary: £32,381 - £37,793 (dependent on experience)
Annual Bonus: Approximately £2,000 - £2,500
5.5% Pension Contribution: Approximately £1,781 - £2,079
Total Package Value: £36,412 - £42,122
Additional Benefits
42.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday, including door-to-door travel time.
Voluntary weekend overtime available and paid at time and a half.
22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.
Health cashback scheme including dental, optical, physiotherapy and 24-hour GP access.
Children's healthcare cover and gym discounts.
Fully equipped company vehicle provided.
Mobile phone and tablet supplied.
Fuel card and trade card provided.
Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
Annual cost of living salary reviews, historically exceeding the national average over recent years.
About ARM
ARM is a leading recruitment consultancy connecting skilled professionals with industry-leading employers across engineering, technical and infrastructure sectors. We are committed to matching talented individuals with opportunities that support long-term career development and success.
If you're an experienced drainage professional looking for a varied and rewarding field-based position, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today through ARM Recruitment.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission
Location: Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £32,381 - £37,793 (DOE) + Bonus + Pension
Package Value: £36,412 - £42,122
The Opportunity
ARM is recruiting for a Subsidence & Drainage Investigation Engineer to join a specialist field-based team covering Basingstoke and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced drainage professional who enjoys working independently, solving complex site issues, and delivering a high standard of customer service. The successful candidate will carry out detailed drainage and subsidence investigations, identify defects, and provide technical recommendations for repairs while ensuring customers are fully informed and reassured throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities
Independently conduct drainage and subsidence investigations at residential properties.
Complete CCTV drainage surveys, including recording, labelling and reporting findings.
Use CAT scanners and sondes to locate buried services and trace drainage systems.
Carry out excavations to locate foundations and support subsidence investigations.
Undertake trial holes and collect soil and root samples for analysis.
Diagnose drainage defects and provide recommendations for repair solutions.
Complete minor drainage repairs where required, including replacement of gullies, rest bends and sections of shallow pipework.
Reinstate a variety of domestic surface finishes, including paving slabs, block paving, tarmac and concrete.
Deliver excellent customer service, clearly explaining works undertaken and findings.
Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality at all times.
Liaise with technical support teams to resolve technical queries and support successful job completion.
Requirements
Essential
Previous experience within drainage investigations, drainage maintenance, civil engineering, utilities or a similar field.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Full UK driving licence.
Comfortable carrying out excavation work and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Desirable
Experience using CCTV drainage inspection equipment.
Experience using CAT scanners and sondes to locate drainage systems and buried services.
Previous experience carrying out trial holes and foundation investigations.
Experience reinstating domestic surfaces including paving, block paving, tarmac and concrete.
Ability to complete minor drainage repairs, including gullies, rest bends and pipework replacements.
Previous experience in subsidence investigations.
Salary & Benefits
Financial Package
Basic Salary: £32,381 - £37,793 (dependent on experience)
Annual Bonus: Approximately £2,000 - £2,500
5.5% Pension Contribution: Approximately £1,781 - £2,079
Total Package Value: £36,412 - £42,122
Additional Benefits
42.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday, including door-to-door travel time.
Voluntary weekend overtime available and paid at time and a half.
22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.
Health cashback scheme including dental, optical, physiotherapy and 24-hour GP access.
Children's healthcare cover and gym discounts.
Fully equipped company vehicle provided.
Mobile phone and tablet supplied.
Fuel card and trade card provided.
Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
Annual cost of living salary reviews, historically exceeding the national average over recent years.
About ARM
ARM is a leading recruitment consultancy connecting skilled professionals with industry-leading employers across engineering, technical and infrastructure sectors. We are committed to matching talented individuals with opportunities that support long-term career development and success.
If you're an experienced drainage professional looking for a varied and rewarding field-based position, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today through ARM Recruitment.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission