Drainage Investigation Engineer

Other
Midlothian
January 23, 2026
£32381 - £32381
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

Drainage Investigation Engineer needed to join the Auger Team, covering Edinburgh. Our total package is worth £36,412 – £40,603 without overtime.

About Auger

We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing ‘whatever it takes’ for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That’s why we’re recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.

Financials

  • Starting Salary – £32,381 – £36,353 dependent on experience
  • Annual Bonus – approx £2000 – £2500
  • 5.5% Pension Contribution – approx £1781 – £1999

Overtime

  • Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate; e.g., 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 – £42,700

Working Hours

  • 42.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, no on-call work
  • Door-to-door travel including all driving time
  • Go straight to your job from home – no depot/yard visit first
  • Limited stays with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter

Leave

  • 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Annual Leave increases to 25 days within 5 years of service
  • Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity/paternity leave

Benefits

  • Health Plan with cashback for dental, optician & physio for you and your children, plus 24-Hour GP & gym discounts
  • 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
  • A focus on training & progression, working with engineers in the country
  • £1000 for successful employee referrals
  • Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services

What We Provide

  • A choice of our quality uniform range and all PPE
  • Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn’t shared with others
  • Mobile phone
  • Fuel and trade cards
  • Local storage sites & skips
  • A dedicated Field Operations Team to assist with on-site challenges and kit/vehicle requirements

The Role

  • Independently investigate drainage systems and recommend appropriate repairs
  • Logically establish ownership and the cause of the customer’s issue
  • Confidently explain works to customers to provide peace of mind
  • Complete trial holes to locate foundations and collect soil & root samples
  • Communicate proactively with the Field Operations Team at HQ
  • Work effectively with other engineers in the team as required

Preferred Experience

  • Use of CCTV Camera, including recording & labeling
  • Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services & trace existing metallic supply
  • Reinstatement of surfaces including paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.
  • Ability to complete small repairs (e.g., replacements of gullies, rest bends or sections of pipework)

You’ll be a great fit for Auger if

  • You are great at caring for customers
  • You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
  • You take pride in the high standard of your work
  • You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership
  • You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career
  • You have a clear DBS & driving licence

Our interview process

  • Stage 1 – Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
  • Stage 2 – Interview with management via Teams

Further information

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