EXPERIENCED GROUNDWORKER REQUIRED - BERMONDSEY, LONDON £(Apply online only) 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. Pertemps - Your Specialist Construction Recruitment Partner