Build your career with us
We offer a range of opportunities for talented and dedicated individuals who want to make a difference. Whether you’re an apprentice, skilled tradesperson, or experienced professional, we have roles that will help you grow and thrive.
Explore our current vacancies and get in touch to express your interest.
Champion Groundworks is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for our people, our clients and the communities we serve.
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
Site Managers
Devon, Cornwall & Somerset
Lead and oversee project sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality from start to finish.
We're on the hunt for experienced Site Managers to join our ever-growing team across Devon and Cornwall.
Valid CSCS card, CPCS card or NPORS card (with CSCS hologram) along with SMSTS certificate or NPORS Certificate in Construction Site Management is required.
We will forward your application information and any attached details to the most relevant Contracts Manager for your area for consideration. Due to the volume of applications we’re receiving at the moment, they may not be able to respond to everyone – but rest assured that the Contracts Manager for your area will be in touch as soon as possible if they’d like to discuss your application further with you. If there’s any supporting information you forgot to include on your application, please email it to office@fcg-uk.com.
Best wishes, The Champion Groundworks team.
Experienced CCTV Drainage Operator
Covering the South West
Join our team today
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Drainage CCTV Operator to join the team at Champion Groundworks. The successful candidate will carry out CCTV surveys of drainage systems across our construction sites, helping to identify defects, verify completed works and ensure drainage installations meet the required standards.
This is a site-based role involving work across the South West, so flexibility to travel between projects will be required.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out CCTV surveys of foul and surface-water drainage systems.
- Operate, maintain and look after CCTV surveying equipment.
- Inspect newly installed and existing drainage systems for defects, damage, blockages and other issues.
- Accurately record findings and produce clear survey reports and footage.
- Identify and report any remedial work required.
- Work closely with site teams, engineers, managers and clients.
- Ensure surveys are completed safely, accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Complete daily checks and basic maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
- Follow all company health and safety procedures and site requirements.
- Assist with drainage investigations and related site activities when required.
Skills and experience
- Previous experience carrying out drainage CCTV surveys is preferred.
- A good understanding of drainage systems and construction environments.
- Experience using industry-standard CCTV surveying equipment and reporting software.
- The ability to identify common drainage defects and accurately code survey findings.
- Good written, verbal and basic IT skills.
- A practical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider site team.
- A reliable and safety-conscious attitude.
- A full UK driving licence.
Desirable qualifications
- OS19X sewer condition classification certification, or equivalent.
- CSCS card.
- Confined spaces training.
- High-pressure water jetting qualification or experience.
- Relevant drainage, construction or health and safety qualifications.
What we offer
- A competitive rate of pay, dependent on experience.
- Company vehicle and specialist equipment where appropriate.
- Ongoing training and opportunities to develop.
- Company pension and holiday entitlement.
- The opportunity to join a well-established, family-run groundworks business with a strong pipeline of projects across the South West.
Champion Groundworks is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates who share our commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
We will forward your application information and any attached details to the most relevant Contracts Manager for your area for consideration. Due to the volume of applications we’re receiving at the moment, they may not be able to respond to everyone – but rest assured that the Contracts Manager for your area will be in touch as soon as possible if they’d like to discuss your application further with you. If there’s any supporting information you forgot to include on your application, please email it to office@fcg-uk.com.
Best wishes, The Champion Groundworks team.
General Groundworkers (all specialisms)
Devon, Somerset & Cornwall
Join our expert team handling essential groundwork tasks, including excavation, foundations, and site preparation.
We're on the lookout for Groundworkers to join our team to support on a number of long-term projects!
These projects include, but are not limited to the following areas of Groundworks:
- Roads
- Sewers
- Drainage
- Foundations
- Finishings
Valid CSCS card, CPCS card or NPORS card (with CSCS hologram) is preferred.
Both individuals & gangs are welcome to apply.
We will forward your application information and any attached details to the most relevant Contracts Manager for your area for consideration. Due to the volume of applications we’re receiving at the moment, they may not be able to respond to everyone – but rest assured that the Contracts Manager for your area will be in touch as soon as possible if they’d like to discuss your application further with you. If there’s any supporting information you forgot to include on your application, please email it to office@fcg-uk.com.
Best wishes, The Champion Groundworks team.
Plot Drainage and Foundations Gangs & Individuals
Devon, Somerset & Cornwall
Immediate start available
We're looking for experienced drainage gangs & individuals to join the Champion Groundworks team.
Both individuals & gangs are invited to apply.
Valid CSCS card, CPCS card or NPORS card (with CSCS hologram) is preferred.
We will forward your application information and any attached details to the most relevant Contracts Manager for your area for consideration. Due to the volume of applications we’re receiving at the moment, they may not be able to respond to everyone – but rest assured that the Contracts Manager for your area will be in touch as soon as possible if they’d like to discuss your application further with you. If there’s any supporting information you forgot to include on your application, please email it to office@fcg-uk.com.
Best wishes, The Champion Groundworks team.
Level 2 Groundworks Apprentices
Devon, Somerset & Cornwall
Join our apprenticeship scheme in Devon & Cornwall with
Applications are now open for our Devon Level 2 Groundworks Apprenticeship scheme
If you're leaving school or college and looking for a practical, rewarding career with real progression opportunities, we'd like to hear from you.
As a Champion Groundworks apprentice, you'll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience on some of the South West's leading construction projects while working towards your Level 2 qualification.
What you'll get:
✅ Paid employment from day one
✅ College-based learning alongside practical site experience
✅ Support from experienced groundworkers and site teams
✅ Opportunities for long-term career progression
✅ The chance to be part of an award-winning team
No previous experience is required. We're looking for motivated people with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
📧 Apply today: office@fcg-uk.com
Find out more here.
We will forward your application information and any attached details to the most relevant Contracts Manager for your area for consideration. Due to the volume of applications we’re receiving at the moment, they may not be able to respond to everyone – but rest assured that the Contracts Manager for your area will be in touch as soon as possible if they’d like to discuss your application further with you. If there’s any supporting information you forgot to include on your application, please email it to office@fcg-uk.com.
Best wishes, The Champion Groundworks team.
Finishing Gangs & Individuals
Devon, Somerset & Cornwall
Specialise in the final stages of construction, ensuring top-quality finishes for all our projects.
We're looking for experienced Finishing gangs and individuals to work on a range of exciting projects with an immediate start available.
Valid CSCS card, CPCS card or NPORS card (with CSCS hologram) is preferred.
Both individuals & gangs are welcome to apply.
We will forward your application information and any attached details to the most relevant Contracts Manager for your area for consideration. Due to the volume of applications we’re receiving at the moment, they may not be able to respond to everyone – but rest assured that the Contracts Manager for your area will be in touch as soon as possible if they’d like to discuss your application further with you. If there’s any supporting information you forgot to include on your application, please email it to office@fcg-uk.com.
Best wishes, The Champion Groundworks team.
Road gangs & individuals
Devon, Somerset & Cornwall
Immediate start available
We're looking for experienced individuals and/or gangs for foundations and roads to work on a range of exciting projects.
Immediate start available.
Valid CSCS card, CPCS card or NPORS card (with CSCS hologram) is preferred.
We will forward your application information and any attached details to the most relevant Contracts Manager for your area for consideration. Due to the volume of applications we’re receiving at the moment, they may not be able to respond to everyone – but rest assured that the Contracts Manager for your area will be in touch as soon as possible if they’d like to discuss your application further with you. If there’s any supporting information you forgot to include on your application, please email it to office@fcg-uk.com.
Best wishes, The Champion Groundworks team.