💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Groundworker / Water Mains Layer

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Bowden Jones Recruitment
📍 Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
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Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Our client, a well-established civil engineering and utility contractor, is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Groundworker / Water Mains Layer to support the delivery of water infrastructure projects across major utility frameworks.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has a strong background in water mains installation, can lead a gang on site, and is comfortable working alongside operatives to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

* Installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and associated infrastructure

* Laying and connecting new water mains, including larger diameter pipework

* Installation of stop taps, valves and associated fittings

* Delivery of bypass works and complex water network connections

* Working from utility drawings and project specifications

* Leading and coordinating a small gang of operatives on site

* Supp...