Skilled Operative

FM Conway Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Ongoing training and career dev.

Internal progression opportunities

Discounts via Rewards platform

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

FM Conway Ltd. is seeking an experienced Skilled Operative to join the Structures Division on South London contracts. You will perform a range of construction and highways activities, supporting site teams to deliver work safely and to a high standard.

You’ll be trained to use equipment such as 360 excavators, with responsibilities including setting up areas, performing pre-use checks, and ensuring safety and quality in every task.

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction, highways or structures environment.
• Competence in at least one construction trade and ideally areas such as pavement construction, kerbing, concreting, drainage or hard landscaping.
• Level 2 NVQ qualification, a valid 360 Operator ticket and a CSCS card.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a construction environment, plus a relevant high‑risk confined space qualification and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of skilled construction and highways activities, including pavement construction, kerbing, concreting, drainage and hard landscaping.
• Support with the preparation and setting up of work areas, ensuring the correct tools, materials, plant and equipment are available.
• Operate plant and equipment that you are trained and competent to use, including 360 excavators.
• Work safely and in line with RAMS, method statements, site instructions and company procedures.
• Work closely with Site Management and other members of the site team to ensure works are delivered safely and to the required standard.
• Carry out pre-use checks on plant, equipment and tools, reporting any defects or concerns immediately.
• Ensure materials are used correctly and efficiently, helping to minimise waste through good housekeeping.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Report any incidents, accidents, hazards or other points of concern to your Line Manager or Site Management without delay.
• Follow all FM Conway Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Construction experience

Highways experience

Structures environment

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 NVQ qualification

Tools

360 excavator operator ticket

CSCS card

Job description

At FM Conway, our Skilled Operatives do more than carry out construction work. They play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality infrastructure that keeps our communities moving and supports some of London's most important highways and structures.

We're looking for an experienced and reliable Skilled Operative to join our growing Strategic Networks team within our Structures Division, working across our South London contracts.

You’ll be involved in a variety of construction and highways activities, working as part of a skilled site team to deliver works safely, efficiently and to a high standard. From concreting and kerbing to drainage, hard landscaping and pavement construction, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills across a range of projects and environments.

No two days are the same. You’ll be working alongside experienced site teams, using a range of tools and equipment, supporting the delivery of works and helping to ensure every project is completed safely and to the required standard.

As one of our Skilled Operatives, you will:

• Carry out a range of skilled construction and highways activities, including pavement construction, kerbing, concreting, drainage and hard landscaping.


• Support with the preparation and setting up of work areas, ensuring the correct tools, materials, plant and equipment are available.


• Operate plant and equipment that you are trained and competent to use, including 360 excavators.


• Work safely and in line with RAMS, method statements, site instructions and company procedures.


• Work closely with Site Management and other members of the site team to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.


• Carry out pre-use checks on plant, equipment and tools, reporting any defects or concerns immediately.


• Ensure materials are used correctly and efficiently, helping to minimise waste through good housekeeping.


• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.


• Report any incidents, accidents, hazards or other points of concern to your Line Manager or Site Management without delay.


• Follow all FM Conway Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.

You’ll ideally have:

We're looking for someone with previous experience in a construction, highways or structures environment, who is confident carrying out a range of skilled construction activities.

You’ll have competence in at least one construction trade and ideally experience in areas such as pavement construction, kerbing, concreting, drainage or hard landscaping. You’ll hold a Level 2 NVQ qualification, a valid 360 Operator ticket and a CSCS card.

You’ll also have a good understanding of health and safety within a construction environment, alongside a medium/high-risk confined space qualification and a full UK driving licence.

Most importantly, you’ll take pride in your work, have a positive attitude and be someone who enjoys working as part of a team. If you bring the right skills and experience, we’ll support you with further training and development to help you continue building your career with FM Conway.

Why join FM Conway?

At FM Conway, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining a business built around its people.

We invest in our colleagues, celebrate success and provide opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. Whether you’re looking to build on your existing trade skills or develop your career within the wider Structures Division, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll receive:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Company pension.


• Life assurance.


• Ongoing training and career development.


• Internal progression opportunities.


• Shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform.


• Health and wellbeing support, including 24-hour advice lines and access to our Mental Health First Aiders.

Our Structures Division works across London and the South East, delivering a wide range of highways structures and infrastructure projects. From structural refurbishments and repairs to heritage maintenance and improvements, our teams have worked on some of the capital’s most recognisable structures, including Hammersmith Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Rochester Bridge, Southwark Bridge and Greenford Flyover.

Working with experienced teams across a diverse range of projects, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills while playing your part in delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure.

If you’re looking for a hands‑on role where every day is different, your work has real purpose and you’ll be supported to develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our family. Build your future. Make a difference.

Closing Date: 09/10/2026

FM Conway is an award‑winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.

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At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

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