14 groundworker jobs found

360 Excavator Operator – Telecoms Civils Location: Edinburgh,  Rate: £18.50 per hour Contract: Ad-hoc / ongoing opportunities available Pertemps is recruiting experienced 360 Excavator Operators to support telecoms civil engineering projects across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and surrounding areas. The role will involve working on telecoms infrastructure projects, including the installation and removal of telecoms infrastructure, cabinet foundations, ducting, and associated civil engineering works. Key responsibilities: Excavation for telecoms cabinet and monopole foundations Duct installation and duct diversions Installation of draw pits and chambers Shuttering and formwork Concrete foundation preparation and backfilling Working safely around live underground services Supporting groundworkers when required Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Essential requirements: CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator Operator qualification CSCS card Previous experience within civil...

360 Excavator Operator – Telecoms Civils Location: Edinburgh,  Rate: £18.50 per hour Contract: Ad-hoc / ongoing opportunities available Pertemps is recruiting experienced 360 Excavator Operators to support telecoms civil engineering projects across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and surrounding areas. The role will involve working on telecoms infrastructure projects, including the installation and removal of telecoms infrastructure, cabinet foundations, ducting, and associated civil engineering works. Key responsibilities: Excavation for telecoms cabinet and monopole foundations Duct installation and duct diversions Installation of draw pits and chambers Shuttering and formwork Concrete foundation preparation and backfilling Working safely around live underground services Supporting groundworkers when required Maintaining a clean and safe working environmentEssential requirements: CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator Operator qualification CSCS card Previous experience within civil engineering...

360 Excavator Operator – Telecoms Civils Location: Livingston Rate: £18.50 per hour Contract: Ad-hoc / ongoing opportunities available Pertemps is recruiting experienced 360 Excavator Operators to support telecoms civil engineering projects across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and surrounding areas. The role will involve working on telecoms infrastructure projects, including the installation and removal of telecoms infrastructure, cabinet foundations, ducting, and associated civil engineering works. Key responsibilities: Excavation for telecoms cabinet and monopole foundations Duct installation and duct diversions Installation of draw pits and chambers Shuttering and formwork Concrete foundation preparation and backfilling Working safely around live underground services Supporting groundworkers when required Maintaining a clean and safe working environmentEssential requirements: CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator Operator qualification CSCS card Previous experience within civil engineering and...

Sub Agent – Groundworks & Borehole Package - Heathrow Airport  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major civil engineering project, overseeing a groundworks and borehole package. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading contractor on a long-term infrastructure scheme. Key Responsibilities Managing the delivery of groundworks, excavation, drainage, earthworks and borehole investigation works. Leading site teams and subcontractors to ensure work is delivered safely, on programme and to specification. Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, permits and construction documentation. Monitoring programme, progress, costs and resource requirements. Ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards and project procedures. Liaising with engineers, commercial teams, client representatives and stakeholders. Managing temporary works, quality assurance processes and handovers. Requirements Previous experience working as a Sub Agent, Senior...

Sub Agent – Heathrow Airport – LTD  Heathrow Airport, London Long-Term Contract Major Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a high-profile infrastructure project at Heathrow Airport. This role is ideal for a Sub Agent with a strong background in groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, deep excavation, sheet piling, and temporary works management, looking to play a key role in the successful delivery of a complex aviation project. Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day delivery of major civil engineering works including groundworks, RC structures, excavation, and sheet piling Leading site teams, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient project delivery Planning works and driving programme performance to meet key milestones Overseeing temporary works operations and ensuring compliance with approved designs and procedures...

Section Engineer – Heathrow Airport – LTD Section Engineer - Heathrow Airport, London - Competitive Day Rate – LTD Company Payment Available - Long-Term Contract We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a major civil engineering programme at Heathrow Airport. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading contractor delivering complex infrastructure works on one of the UK's most prestigious projects. Key Responsibilities Managing and overseeing groundworks, bulk excavation, and deep excavation activities Leading delivery of reinforced concrete (RC) structures including foundations, walls, slabs, and associated works Coordinating and managing sheet piling and temporary works operations Acting as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC), ensuring compliance with temporary works procedures and approvals Reviewing RAMS, ITPs, drawings, and specifications Managing subcontractors and site engineers to ensure safe, efficient delivery of works...

Temporary Works Coordinator – RAF Brize Norton – 4 Month Contract – Inside IR35 Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire We are seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join a specialist site team on a 4-month borehole investigation project at RAF Brize Norton. This is an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Works professional with a strong background in civil engineering, geotechnical works, ground investigation, drilling, or infrastructure projects to support the safe planning, coordination, and implementation of temporary works activities on a high-profile defence sector scheme. Key Responsibilities Coordinate all temporary works activities in accordance with BS 5975. Ensure temporary works are properly designed, reviewed, approved, and implemented. Maintain the Temporary Works Register and associated documentation. Liaise with site management, engineers, designers, and subcontractors. Monitor compliance with temporary...

We are recruiting for a Setting Out Engineer to join a respected UK Groundworks, RC Frame & civil engineering contractor, working on an project in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a Setting Out Engineer who is passionate about delivering projects to the highest standard while advancing their career. Key Responsibilities: Setting out for groundworks, drainage, foundations, RC frames and associated infrastructure. Establishing and maintaining site control points and survey data. Producing and maintaining accurate as-built surveys and records. Interpreting and checking engineering drawings and specifications. Carrying out QA/QC inspections and completing quality documentation. Raising and managing RFIs where required. Monitoring tolerances and ensuring works are delivered to specification. Liaising with subcontractors, site managers and design teams. Assisting with site planning and engineering problem solving. Promoting and maintaining the highest standards...

We are recruiting for a Setting Out Engineer to join a respected UK Groundworks, RC Frame & civil engineering contractor, working on an project in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a Setting Out Engineer who is passionate about delivering projects to the highest standard while advancing their career. Key Responsibilities: Setting out for groundworks, drainage, foundations, RC frames and associated infrastructure. Establishing and maintaining site control points and survey data. Producing and maintaining accurate as-built surveys and records. Interpreting and checking engineering drawings and specifications. Carrying out QA/QC inspections and completing quality documentation. Raising and managing RFIs where required. Monitoring tolerances and ensuring works are delivered to specification. Liaising with subcontractors, site managers and design teams. Assisting with site planning and engineering problem solving. Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of...

We are urgently recruiting a Sub Agent to join a tier-one main contractor. In this role, you will take direct responsibility for managing sub-contractors and site engineering teams delivering complex groundworks and reinforced concrete (RC) packages for a new structural link bridge. This initial assignment runs through to March 2027, with strong performance unlocking long-term, multi-year pipeline opportunities across the client's regional framework. The Role Reporting into the Project Manager, you will lead daily site execution, focusing on heavy civils, groundworks, and structural concrete packages. Your day-to-day will involve: Package Management: Taking end-to-end operational ownership of groundworks and RC packages, ensuring full technical compliance and safety standard enforcement. Temporary Works & Deep Foundations: Managing complex temporary works schemes, including cofferdam installations, working platform creation/maintenance, and deep foundations. Subcontractor...

We are recruiting a Site Engineer to join a tier-two civil engineering contractor on a major water infrastructure project based near Reading. This is a direct delivery role requiring a hands-on engineer to take full ownership of site accuracy, setting out, and engineering control for a high-profile asset upgrade. The Role As Site Engineer, you will be embedded in the live delivery team, providing setting-out precision and practical technical problem-solving on the ground. Your day-to-day will involve: Direct Delivery Setting Out: Executing precise dimensional and engineering control across civils, structural, and groundwork packages. Technical Interface: Reviewing drawings, updating site CAD files, and raising TQs and RFIs to resolve design queries instantly. Quality & Handover: Managing quality control on the ground through strict enforcement of ITPs, as-builts, and gathering final handover documentation. Subcontractor Coordination: Monitoring daily outputs, coordinating...

We are recruiting a Site Engineer to join a tier-two civil engineering contractor on a major water infrastructure project based near oxford. This is a direct delivery role requiring a hands-on engineer to take full ownership of site accuracy, setting out, and engineering control for a high-profile asset upgrade. The Role As Site Engineer, you will be embedded in the live delivery team, providing setting-out precision and practical technical problem-solving on the ground. Your day-to-day will involve: Direct Delivery Setting Out: Executing precise dimensional and engineering control across civils, structural, and groundwork packages. Technical Interface: Reviewing drawings, updating site CAD files, and raising TQs and RFIs to resolve design queries instantly. Quality & Handover: Managing quality control on the ground through strict enforcement of ITPs, as-builts, and gathering final handover documentation. Subcontractor Coordination: Monitoring daily outputs, coordinating...

BMS require Site Manager assistance on a Site in Eastleigh commencing 23/07 for 1-2 weeks (POSS LONGER) You will have at least 5-10 years experience of running Construction Projects & Must be local and must have Groundwork experience with a background in Modular Projects would be a distinct advantage. You must have the following: Black CSCS SMSTS First Aid Fast paced environment working on our flagship project Own Laptop and phone PLEASE FOWARD YOUR CV BY RETURN

Sub/Site Agents required for a large civil engineering contractor based in the central belt in Scotland, who are looking to bring on board candidates for a couple of projects between Edinburgh and the borders. The client is looking for candidates with Scottish Water and Groundworks experience, a combination of both would be great, or one or the other. Ideally the client is looking for candidates with an engineering background also. The client is open to both freelance and permanent candidates, with rates and salaries open to negotiation. Start dates are open negotiation too