Civils Ground Worker

Interaction Recruitment Group; Millerhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Engineering is recruiting experienced Groundworkers for a project in Millerhill, Edinburgh. The role involves drainage and kerbing installation, reading drawings, and working to project specifications on civils sites.

You will join a reliable, punctual team with a competitive hourly rate (£21-£22 per hour CIS) and the option for immediate start on long-term work. Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with a focus on quality and safety, RAMS compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Groundworker.
• Experience in drainage and kerbing installation.
• Experience on construction or civils sites.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and setting-out information.
• Strong understanding of site health and safety.
• Own hand tools.
• CSCS card for Groundworker or relevant card.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to quality workmanship.
• Plant tickets (e.g. 360 excavator, dumper) desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Install drainage systems including pipework, manholes and chambers.
• Lay kerbs and edgings accurately to required levels.
• Excavate and prepare ground, trenches and sub-bases.
• Backfill, compact and reinstate as required.
• Work from drawings and instructions from supervisors.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and project deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Comply with health and safety procedures, including RAMS.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Drainage & kerbing

Site safety

Reading drawings

Own tools

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Interaction Engineering

Ground Workers

Location: Millerhill, Edinburgh (EH22)
Pay Rate: £21-£22 per hour CIS
Job Type: Contract
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are currently looking for experienced Groundworkers to join our client's team on a project in Millerhill, Edinburgh. The successful candidates will have a proven background in groundworks, with hands‑on experience in drainage and kerbing.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing drainage systems, including pipework, manholes and chambers
• Laying kerbs and edgings accurately and to the required levels
• Excavating and preparing ground, trenches and sub-bases
• Backfilling, compacting and reinstating as required
• Working from drawings, specifications and instructions from supervisors
• Ensuring all work meets quality standards and project deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area
• Complying with all health and safety procedures, including RAMS
• Working independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Groundworker
• Experience in drainage and kerbing installation
• Experience working on construction or civils sites
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and setting‑out information
• Good understanding of site health and safety
• Own hand tools
• Valid CSCS card (Groundworker or relevant card)
• Reliable, punctual and committed to quality workmanship
• Plant tickets (e.g. 360 excavator, dumper) desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience
• Regular, long-term work available
• Supportive team environment
• Immediate start available for the right candidates