Groundworker - Buried Services

Infocus Resources; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Groundworker in Birmingham. You will supervise site operatives, ensure compliance with health and safety, and manage underground utility detection. The ideal candidate has proven experience and an EUSR Utility Mapping & Surveying ticket. Strong communication and leadership skills are required, along with a CSCS card.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or utilities.
• Ability to read and interpret utility drawings and site plans.
• Strong knowledge of safe excavation practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate detection and marking of underground utility services.
• Review drawings to identify buried services and mitigate excavation risks.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Liaise with management and operatives for efficient working.

Skills

Experience as a Groundworker

Knowledge of buried services

Leadership

Communication skills

EUSR Utility Mapping & Surveying ticket

CSCS card

Job description

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Groundworker with a strong background in working with buried services to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising site operatives, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company and client requirements.

This role requires particular expertise in the safe identification and management of underground utility services. Ideally, you will hold a valid EUSR Utility Mapping & Surveying (Cat & Genny) ticket, enabling you to confidently carry out cable avoidance and service detection activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate detection and marking of underground utility services using Cat & Genny equipment.

• Review drawings and plans to identify buried services and mitigate risks during excavation works.

• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements at all times.

• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and operatives to ensure clear communication and efficient working

About You

• Proven experience as a Groundworker, or similar role within civil engineering or utilities.

• Strong knowledge of buried services and safe excavation practices.

• EUSR Utility Mapping & Surveying ticket (Cat & Genny) highly desirable.

• Ability to read and interpret utility drawings and site plans.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on safety.

• CSCS card (essential); SSSTS/SMSTS (preferred).

• A proactive and safety-first attitude.