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Careys are recruiting experienced Groundworkers to join our team on a major civil engineering project in Edinburgh.

Application Deadline August 04, 2026

Department Construction (Trades & Labour)

Employment Type Contract / Temp

Location Edinburgh Area

Workplace type Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out general groundworks activities including drainage, ducting, foundations and concrete preparation works.
  • Operate forward tipping dumpers safely and efficiently in accordance with site requirements and safety procedures.
  • Assist with earthworks, excavation support and the installation of underground services.
  • Work from drawings and instructions to complete works to the required specification and programme.
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping while supporting the delivery of major civil engineering works.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • CSCS Card
  • CPCS or NPORS Dumper Qualification (Desirable)
  • Proven experience in civil engineering groundworks
  • Experience with drainage and ducting works

Benefits

  • Long-term continuity of work
  • Major infrastructure project experience
  • Competitive rates
  • Opportunity to progress throughout both enabling and main works phases
  • Excellent Rates of Pay

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About Carey Group

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.

John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.

Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.

The Carey Group remains a family-owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved….and some.

Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.

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Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.

We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.

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Application Deadline August 04, 2026

Department Construction (Trades & Labour)

Employment Type Contract / Temp

Location Edinburgh Area

Workplace type Onsite

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Skills

Groundworks
Drainage
Ducting
Foundations
Concrete preparation
Forward tipping dumper operation
Earthworks
Excavation support
Installation of underground services
Reading drawings

Location

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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