If you're a groundworker looking for work in London, you're in the right place. London has some of the highest-paying groundworker roles in the UK, with rates regularly hitting £20-25/hour for experienced operatives with CSCS cards.
What Does a Groundworker Do?
Groundworkers are the first trade on any new build site. You prepare the ground for foundations — digging, draining, concreting, and laying pipes. It's physically demanding work, but it pays well and there's always demand, especially in London where new developments are constant.
London Groundworker Pay Rates 2026
Groundworker rates in London typically range from £18-25/hour depending on experience and tickets:
- Labourer/Groundworker (CSCS green card): £18-20/hour
- Experienced Groundworker (CSCS blue card): £20-23/hour
- Lead Groundworker/Foreman: £23-28/hour
What Tickets Do You Need?
Most London groundworker jobs require:
- CSCS card (green or blue depending on role)
- NPORS or CPCS ticket for 360 excavator (desirable)
- NPORS or CPCS dumper ticket (desirable)
- Confined spaces ticket (for drainage work)
- First aid ticket (sometimes required)
How to Find Groundworker Jobs in London
The biggest agencies hiring groundworkers in London include Randstad CPE, Hays Construction, Daniel Owen, and Fusion People. But instead of calling each agency separately, you can browse all their vacancies in one place — right here on SiteJobs. Every listing has a real phone number so you can call direct.