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
1. Duration: 10-day project starting 23rd June 2025
2. Location: Bermondsey, London - near Underground station
3. Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
4. 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:
5. Foundation Work: Removal and installation of reinforced concrete foundations and pads
6. Trial Pits: Excavation of trial pits for service location and ground investigation
7. Concrete Works: Specialist concrete operations including pad construction and structural elements
8. Backfilling Operations: Professional backfilling and compaction to specification
9. Service Avoidance: Working safely around buried services including HV cables
10. Ground Preparation: Site preparation and leveling for new installations
Challenging Working Conditions:
11. Working in potentially unstable ground conditions including subsidence areas
12. Operating around live buried services with strict safety protocols
13. London area constraints including limited access and tight working spaces
14. Coordination with utilities and other trades on active site
RATE JUSTIFICATION
Premium rates reflect:
15. Specialist concrete works and foundation expertise required
16. HV cable awareness and service avoidance skills
17. Working in challenging ground conditions (subsidence, buried services)
18. London location premium
19. Essential certification requirements
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Certifications Required:
20. Valid CSCS Card
21. NRSWA StreetWorks certification
22. All relevant groundworks certifications
Mandatory Health & Safety Certificates:
23. Asbestos Awareness
24. Environmental Awareness
25. First Aid
26. Manual Handling
27. RF Awareness
28. Abrasive Wheels
29. Basic Fire Safety Awareness
30. Locate Utility Services
EXPERIENCE NEEDED
31. Concrete Works Specialist: Proven experience in reinforced concrete pad construction and foundation work
32. Trial Pit Expertise: Demonstrated skills in trial pit excavation and ground investigation
33. Service Avoidance: Essential experience working around HV cables and buried utilities
34. Backfilling Proficiency: Professional backfilling and compaction to industry standards
35. Challenging Conditions: Background working in subsidence-affected areas and unstable ground
36. Urban Construction: Experience with London construction constraints and regulations
37. Multi-Trade Coordination: Ability to work alongside other contractors and utility companies
WHY CHOOSE THIS ROLE?
38. Competitive daily rates reflecting specialist skills required
39. London location with excellent transport links
40. Working with established civil engineering contractor
41. Short-term intensive project
42. 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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