Telecoms Civils Groundworker – Local Field Ops

Smart City; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart City Recruiters Ltd is recruiting Civils & Reinstatement Operatives to support Virgin Media network build and maintenance. Roles cover excavation, ducting, reinstatement, and safe fieldwork across multiple London-area locations.

Ideal candidates have telecoms civils or utility construction background, knowledge of underground duct systems, and comfort with outdoor work and handheld job-management tools. NRSWA accreditation is preferred or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecoms civils, excavation, reinstatement, or utility/construction work.
• Knowledge of underground duct and network infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with rodding, roping, proving ducts and blockage remediation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out excavation and reinstatement works in footways, carriageways, and verges.
• Install and repair underground duct and network infrastructure.
• Identify, investigate and clear network blockages within existing duct routes.
• Rodding, roping and proving underground duct networks.
• Break out and reinstate surfaces in line with specifications and local authority requirements.
• Support cable installation and network build activities.
• Locate and expose existing utility services safely.
• Operate hand tools, plant and specialist civils equipment.
• Install chambers, cabinets and associated network infrastructure.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant work site at all times.
• Accurately record completed work using handheld technology.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Telecoms civils

Excavation experience

Reinstatement techniques

Underground duct knowledge

Handheld devices proficiency

Problem solving

Outdoor work readiness

Education

NRSWA accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Smart City Recruiters Ltd is recruiting Civils & Reinstatement Operatives to support Virgin Media network build and maintenance. Roles cover excavation, ducting, reinstatement, and safe fieldwork across multiple London-area locations.

Ideal candidates have telecoms civils or utility construction background, knowledge of underground duct systems, and comfort with outdoor work and handheld job-management tools. NRSWA accreditation is preferred or willingness to obtain.