Drainage Engineer

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Arcus Fm
Technology‑led facilities management simplifying estate operations with smart maintenance and remote monitoring
Carry out planned/reactive drainage tasks, emergency response and surveys across SE London.
1 months ago ago
£36,713 - £36,713
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Lewisham, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Facilities Management
Building Services
Energy Management
Maintenance Services
Engineering
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Food Retail
Hospitality
Veterinary Practices
Supply Chain & Logistics
Corporate Offices
High-Street Retail
Role
What you would be doing
fault diagnosis
drainage surveys
technical reporting
emergency response
safety compliance
apprentice training

The main purpose of the role will be to carry out planned and reactive drainage tasks safely and to a high standard.

You will be providing a first line response to all emergencies during normal working hours and providing an out of hours service when on call, to keep out customer’s trading.

  • Effectively diagnose and identify faults and failures with equipment and systems and provide effective solutions and escalate where necessary.
  • Actively support colleagues building a teamwork approach e.g. – supporting with training and up skilling of apprentices and communicating regularly and assisting when required.
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements and adhere to best working practices at all times, following processes laid down by the Health and Safety policy.
  • Sponsor and complete drainage surveys and technical reports as necessary and to cascade all key data to relevant personnel throughout field operations.
What you bring
driving licence
drainage
cctv
confined space
water jetting
cscs

We have a great opportunity for a Drainage Engineer to join our team that covers a wide geographical area - you will be based in South East London or around this area and able to travel across a wide geographical area.

  • Full UK driving licence (Essential)
  • Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE
  • Up to 10% off B&Q/ Trade Point
  • Understanding of commercial drainage systems ideally gained within a retail environment
  • Confined space certification (Desirable)
  • High pressure water jetting qualification (Desirable)
  • CSCS card (Desirable)
  • Understanding of CCTV and the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment dealing with store teams and members of the public
  • 1 in 4 week on call rota
Benefits

At Arcus we are passionate about individual development which is why we are proud to offer industry leading Learning & Development opportunities to our colleagues. At our National Training Academy in Stevenage we have our own in-house team of experienced technical trainers who focus on upskilling and cross-skilling our rapidly expanding mobile engineering team. Colleagues can expect to receive significant investment in safety and technical training to ensure ongoing development of their skills and expertise and to ensure we retain our industry leading self- delivery capability.

  • 20% off Nuffield Fitness and Wellbeing Centres
  • Salary: £36,713 per annum
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Refer a Friend reward scheme
  • Access to state-of-the-art training academy
  • Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%
  • Van (with option for personal use from day 1) and fuel card
  • Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme
  • Up to 4% discretionary bonus scheme, subject to achievement of targets
  • Door to door pay
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • 45-hour working week
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Over 80%
Self-Delivery Coverage
Delivers the majority of its facilities services across the UK through a dedicated team of engineers and cleaners, showcasing operational efficiency.
1,800+
Connected Sites
Managed through its proprietary IoT platform, Helix, which aggregates real-time data, earning the company accolades like the Digital Impact Award.
Four awards
Operational Excellence
Consecutive RoSPA Gold awards highlight its commitment to safety and operational discipline, including a first-ever Gold for fleet safety.
  • Financially fuelled by rapid tech adoption, it acquired BEMS in September 2020 to deepen in-house energy and control expertise.
  • Typical projects blend hard services (M&E, refrigeration, BMS, building fabric) with soft services (cleaning, grounds, security) across sectors like retail, logistics and hospitality.
  • Clients include major retailers and cooperatives, underpinned by a 24/7 UK-based helpdesk and a full-service integrated FM model.
Culture + Values
  • Our values are based on the core principles of honesty, integrity, and respect.
  • We promote a culture of collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
  • We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our business, from service delivery to customer relationships.
  • We foster a supportive and inclusive environment that enables people to thrive and succeed.
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net-Zero Emissions
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions company-wide.
  • Focused on reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency across all operations.
  • Employs sustainable practices, including the use of eco-friendly technologies and reducing waste to landfill.
  • Works closely with clients to reduce environmental impact through energy management and sustainability initiatives.
Inclusion & Diversity
40% Women Leadership
Gender Balance in Leadership
The company has increased the representation of women in leadership roles, demonstrating a commitment to gender diversity.
  • Values diversity and inclusion as essential components of its business strategy.
  • Actively promotes gender balance and has a strong focus on attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.
  • Offers training and development programs to support career progression for underrepresented groups.
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