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Site Chamberlain – Civil Engineering Role
Location: Sandhurst, UK Type: Contract Rate: Competitive Start Date: ASAP
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family-owned business that delivers expertise with a client-first focus. We prioritise honesty, quality, and responsible operations that positively impact our communities and environments.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Site Preparation & Planning
- Interpret construction and drainage drawings to determine location, depth, and dimensions of the chamber.
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Setting Out
- Measure work areas and set out the first courses of bricks or pre-cast concrete rings.
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Building the Chamber
- Lay bricks and engineering blocks to construct perfectly square, vertical, or circular chamber walls.
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Internal Rendering & Benching
- Shape and smooth the internal chamber floor (benchings/channels) using mortar and rendering techniques to ensure smooth water flow and prevent blockages.
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Component & Waterproofing Installation
- Accurately install drainage channels, pipe connections, and access covers.
- Apply damp-proofing courses (DPC), waterproof renders, and sealants to prevent groundwater infiltration.
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Compliance
- Ensure all work meets local building regulations, structural safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
- Maintain safety compliance in deep excavations, using proper shoring and PPE.
Essential Skills
- Precision & Attention to Detail – Chambers must be perfectly plumb and level, accommodating heavy iron access covers without rocking.
- Material Knowledge – Familiarity with heavy-duty engineering bricks, mortar ratios, and watertight masonry techniques.
- Physical Fitness – High stamina for lifting heavy blocks, working in confined or deep spaces, and handling physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.
- Tool Proficiency – Efficient use of trowels, spirit levels, lasers, and brick-cutting tools.
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Our Culture: Promoting LIFE
At the Joseph Gallagher Group, we champion a safety-driven (LIFE) culture, embedded in our core values since 2014. This programme is recognised as award-winning and reflects our dedication to Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in civil engineering.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to providing equal opportunities, ensuring fair and non-discriminatory treatment based on gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
For applications, contact: ellen.gallagher@josephgallagher.co.uk
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