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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