Experienced Groundworker

R.O.Donaghey Building & Civil Engineering Ltd.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

R.O.Donaghey Building & Civil Engineering Ltd. in the West Midlands is seeking an Experienced Groundworker to join a groundworks-focused sub-contractor. You will excavate, prepare foundations, install drainage, and assist with kerbing and paving on residential and commercial sites.

The role is full-time and on-site, requiring reliability, teamwork and the ability to work in varying weather conditions. A valid CSCS card and plant/machinery familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks: excavation, foundations, drainage installation, concrete works.
• Ability to read construction drawings and site plans.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations on construction sites.
• Experience operating plant and machinery or working alongside it.
• Good communication and teamwork with site supervisors and subcontractors.
• Physical fitness for manual labour outdoors in varying conditions.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable transport to reach sites.
• CSCS card; additional certifications (CPCS/NPORS) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set out levels and prepare materials for groundworks.
• Excavate, lay foundations, install drainage and concrete works.
• Assist with kerbing and paving as required.
• Operate or work with plant and machinery with appropriate tickets.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Report progress or issues to site supervisors.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Site plans reading

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Health & safety awareness

Communication

Tools

Excavators

Dumpers

CSCS card

CPCS/NPORS

Job description

Company Description

R.O.Donaghey Building & Civil Engineering Ltd. is a groundworks-focused construction sub-contractor operating across the West Midlands. The company provides a range of building and civil engineering services, supporting principal contractors on residential and commercial developments. Its offices are located in Kidderminster at 8 Oldington Trading Estate, DY11 7QP, offering a central base for projects in the surrounding area. Team members work closely with site management to deliver reliable, high-quality groundworks within agreed deadlines and safety standards.

Role Description

The Experienced Groundworker will perform a variety of on-site tasks, including excavation, foundation preparation, concreting, installing drainage and ducting, and assisting with kerbing and paving. The role involves reading site plans, working with plant operators and other trades, and ensuring work is completed to specification and within health and safety guidelines. Daily responsibilities include setting out levels, preparing materials, maintaining a tidy work area, and reporting progress or issues to site supervisors. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the West Midlands, requiring reliability, strong teamwork, and the ability to work in varying weather and site conditions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in groundworks, including excavation, foundations, drainage installation, and concrete works.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, site plans, levels, and general building and civil engineering practices.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations on construction sites, including safe use of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Ability to operate or work alongside plant and machinery (e.g., excavators, dumpers), with relevant tickets or certifications beneficial.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate with site supervisors, trades, and subcontractors.
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform manual labor, work outdoors, and adapt to changing site conditions.
• Valid CSCS card; additional industry certifications (e.g., CPCS/NPORS, street works) are an advantage.
• Full UK driving license and reliable transport to reach various sites in the West Midlands preferred.