GroundWorker

EXPERIENCED GROUNDWORKER REQUIRED - BERMONDSEY, LONDON

£180-240 per day (£15-20 per hour)
Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor for an experienced Groundworker to work on a specialist project in Bermondsey, London.

PROJECT DETAILS

• Duration: 10-day project starting 23rd June 2025
• Location: Bermondsey, London - near Underground station
• Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Project Type: Infrastructure replacement and barrier installation

PROJECT SCOPE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Infrastructure Replacement & Barrier Installation Project

This specialist project involves comprehensive groundworks for infrastructure replacement and new security barrier installations at a Bermondsey site.
Primary Tasks:

• Foundation Work: Removal and installation of reinforced concrete foundations and pads
• Trial Pits: Excavation of trial pits for service location and ground investigation
• Concrete Works: Specialist concrete operations including pad construction and structural elements
• Backfilling Operations: Professional backfilling and compaction to specification
• Service Avoidance: Working safely around buried services including HV cables
• Ground Preparation: Site preparation and leveling for new installations

Challenging Working Conditions:

• Working in potentially unstable ground conditions including subsidence areas
• Operating around live buried services with strict safety protocols
• London area constraints including limited access and tight working spaces
• Coordination with utilities and other trades on active site

RATE JUSTIFICATION

Premium rates reflect:

• Specialist concrete works and foundation expertise required
• HV cable awareness and service avoidance skills
• Working in challenging ground conditions (subsidence, buried services)
• London location premium
• Essential certification requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Certifications Required:

• Valid CSCS Card
• NRSWA StreetWorks certification
• All relevant groundworks certifications

Mandatory Health & Safety Certificates:

• Asbestos Awareness
• Environmental Awareness
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• RF Awareness
• Abrasive Wheels
• Basic Fire Safety Awareness
• Locate Utility Services

EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Concrete Works Specialist: Proven experience in reinforced concrete pad construction and foundation work
• Trial Pit Expertise: Demonstrated skills in trial pit excavation and ground investigation
• Service Avoidance: Essential experience working around HV cables and buried utilities
• Backfilling Proficiency: Professional backfilling and compaction to industry standards
• Challenging Conditions: Background working in subsidence-affected areas and unstable ground
• Urban Construction: Experience with London construction constraints and regulations
• Multi-Trade Coordination: Ability to work alongside other contractors and utility companies

WHY CHOOSE THIS ROLE?

• Competitive daily rates reflecting specialist skills required
• London location with excellent transport links
• Working with established civil engineering contractor
• Short-term intensive project
• Opportunity to work on specialist infrastructure project

APPLY NOW

Contact Pertemps immediately to secure this premium-rate position.
All candidates must have valid, in-date certifications and demonstrable experience in similar groundworks projects.

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