Civils & Groundworks Operative – Water Utilities

As a Civils & Groundworks Operative, you will support utility infrastructure works, including excavation, trenching, reinstatement and associated groundworks for water meter installation and maintenance projects.

You will work as part of a field team, ensuring all works are completed safely, professionally, on time and to the required specification.

• Carry out excavation, trenching and groundworks activities
• Support smart water meter installation and external meter works
• Assist with locating, exposing and accessing underground water assets
• Carry out reinstatement works following excavation
• Use hand tools, breakers, compactors and other equipment safely
• Support pipework, chamber, boundary box and service-related works where required
• Follow RAMS, site instructions, permit conditions and safety procedures
• Set up and maintain safe working areas, including barriers, cones and signage where required
• Maintain a clean, safe and professional working environment
• Report site issues, delays, defects, service strikes, near misses or safety concerns immediately
• Work effectively with supervisors, project coordinators, water meter technicians and reinstatement teams
• Complete job records, photos and daily reporting where required
• Previous experience in civils, groundworks, utilities, drainage, reinstatement or construction
• Good understanding of safe excavation and site working practices
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good timekeeping and willingness to travel for site work
• Ability to follow instructions, RAMS and safety procedures
• Right to work in the UK

• Full UK driving licence
• CAT & Genny training
• Manual handling training
• Experience in water utilities, meter installation, boundary boxes or reinstatement works

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing work opportunities
• Training and development support
• Opportunity to work on growing UK utility infrastructure projects
• Supportive operations and project management team
• Career progression opportunities for reliable and skilled operatives

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hands‑on and practical
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work under pressure
• Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions
• Professional when dealing with customers, clients and the public
• Willing to learn and develop within the utilities sector