Drainage Engineer Jobs London – CCTV Survey & Jetting Vacancies

London's aging Victorian sewer network and high density of commercial properties create constant demand for drainage engineers, CCTV surveyors, and jet vac operatives. Commercial drainage contracts cover offices, retail centres, food production sites, hospitals, and local authority estates across all 32 London boroughs.

Drainage engineers in London typically earn £28,000–£40,000 for operative and engineer roles. CCTV drain surveyors with WRc MSCC4 or NADC qualifications command £35,000–£48,000. Tanker drivers with HGV Class 2 licences and relevant water jetting experience are consistently in demand across Greater London, with most roles including a company vehicle.

Key London employers include Lanes for Drains, Delta Drainage, Dyno-Rod (Centrica), JD Drainage, and a range of regional FM contractors. Most roles are reactive 24/7 call-out based, with London weighting or unsocial hours payments included in the package.

Browse all UK drainage engineer jobs or see our FM salary guide for drainage pay benchmarks by region.