Irrigation Specialist
Location: Central London
Employment Type: Full Time
 
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Irrigation Specialist / Engineer to support the maintenance and optimisation of irrigation systems across high-end residential and mixed-use developments in Central London. The role is responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and seasonal commissioning of irrigation systems serving landscaped gardens, roof terraces and communal areas. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong fault-finding capability, experience with pressurised water systems and the ability to work independently across multiple sites within a facilities management environment.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Inspect, service and repair sprinkler systems, drip irrigation networks, valves, solenoids, controllers and associated pipework.
• Diagnose faults including leaks, pressure loss, electrical controller issues and zone failures.
• Perform seasonal system start-up and winterisation procedures.
• Adjust irrigation schedules and flow rates to suit seasonal and weather conditions.
• Monitor pumps, filtration units and backflow prevention devices.
• Respond to reactive call-outs and emergency repairs.
• Complete detailed service reports and maintain accurate asset records.
• Identify system inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Liaise with site management and wider M&E teams to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Ensure all works are completed in line with health & safety standards and relevant water regulations.

Experience / Preferred

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.
• Strong understanding of sprinkler and drip irrigation technologies.
• Experience fault finding on automated irrigation controllers.
• Knowledge of pressurised water systems and pipework repairs.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations.

Preferred:

• Experience within a facilities management or estate environment.
• Basic electrical fault-finding capability.
• Experience working on roof terraces and podium landscapes.
• Knowledge of water efficiency and sustainable irrigation practices.

Education / Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in irrigation, plumbing, mechanical engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Health & Safety certification such as CSCS or IOSH desirable.