Deep Drainage Operatives

Overview

Build your career and be a part of a great team

This role focuses on complex infrastructure works including deep drainage, sheet piling, large live services, and installation of 150mm Thames Water sewers. You will play a critical role in delivering high-quality installations while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out deep drainage works, including trench excavation and pipe installation
• Installing and working around sheet piling systems
• Safely working alongside and around large live services
• Laying and connecting 150mm Thames Water sewer systems to specification
• Setting out and working to precise levels and gradients using drawings and laser equipment
• Installing manholes, chambers, and associated drainage structures
• Benching, concreting, and surrounding pipework
• Ensuring correct alignment, fall, and integrity of pipelines
• Working closely with machine operators and site teams to coordinate works
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and site specifications
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety at all times, particularly in high-risk environments

Requirements

• CSCS Skilled Worker Blue Card (essential)
• Proven experience in deep drainage and complex pipelaying works
• Strong knowledge of working with live services and sewer installations
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Good understanding of levels, gradients, and drainage systems
• Strong awareness of site health & safety practices
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) tickets
• Confined Spaces Training
• Experience with sheet piling operations
• Thames Water experience or accreditation
• 5-10+ years of groundwork or pipelaying experience
• Established gangs or teams with a proven track record

Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch-we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

What we offer

• Competitive pay reflecting your experience and skillset
• Ongoing and future project opportunities with a respected contractor
• Training and development aligned to specialist works and site requirements
• Long-term career progression within a high-performing team
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-value infrastructure projects

How to apply

Send your CV and cards to , quoting "Deep Drainage Operative - London".