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Foundations Recruitment

Specialist recruitment across piling, geotechnical, ground improvement, heavy lifting and tunnelling, supplying skilled operatives, supervisors and engineers to the UK’s leading foundation contractors.

What we cover

Specialist Foundations Recruitment

From temporary works and piling platforms through to complex piling programmes, diaphragm walls and lifting operations, our Foundations team understands the plant, the tickets and the pace these projects demand. Many of our consultants have worked in the sector for years and know the rigs, the crews and the clients.

  • Piling
  • Geotechnical
  • Ground Improvement
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Tunnelling

Roles we supply

The foundations roles we supply

Every foundations role we recruit for, grouped by specialism. Click any role to register for it. Can’t see yours? Register with us and tell us what you do.

Piling

39 roles
  • Piling Rig Operator (Bored, Above 20 Tonnes)
  • Piling Rig Operator (Bored, Below 20 Tonnes)
  • Piling Rig Operator (Driven)
  • CFA Rig Operator
  • Rotary Rig Operator
  • Sheet Piling Rig Operator
  • Mini Rig Operator
  • Drop Hammer Rig Operator
  • Driller
  • Drilling Operator
  • Crawler Crane Operator
  • Piling Rig Attendant
  • Bubbleman
  • CFA Banksman
  • Rotary Banksman
  • Driven Banksman
  • Sheet Piling Banksman
  • Slinger/Signaller
  • Crane Banksman
  • Piling Hand
  • Piling Operative
  • General Piling Operative
  • Senior Rig Hand
  • Driven Frontman
  • Topman
  • Tremie Rack Operative
  • Concrete Pump Operator (Trailer Mounted)
  • Grouter
  • Grout Plant Operator
  • Movax Operator
  • Sheet Piling Slinger
  • Piling Rig Fitter
  • Lift Supervisor
  • Piling Supervisor
  • Senior Piling Supervisor
  • Mini Piling Supervisor
  • Piling Site Engineer
  • Piling Manager
  • Contracts Manager (Piling)

Diaphragm Walling

12 roles
  • Cutter Operator (Hydrofraise)
  • Hydraulic Grab Operator
  • Cutter Banksman
  • Diaphragm Wall Banksman
  • Bentonite Operative
  • Senior Bentonite Operative
  • Bentonite Chargehand
  • Bentonite Ganger
  • Bentonite Supervisor
  • Batching Plant Operator
  • Batching Manager
  • Diaphragm Wall Supervisor

Geotechnical

12 roles
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Geotechnical Design Engineer
  • Geotechnical Project Engineer
  • Lead Driller
  • Land Driller Support Operative
  • Driller
  • Drilling Operator
  • HDD / Directional Drilling Operator
  • Grouter
  • Grout Plant Operator
  • Materials Laboratory Technician
  • Senior Materials Laboratory Technician

Ground Improvement

5 roles
  • Vibro Rig Operator
  • Vibro Frontman
  • Vertical Band Drain Operator
  • Soil Stabilisation Supervisor
  • Ground Improvement Project Manager

Heavy Lifting

15 roles
  • Crawler Crane Operator
  • Mobile Crane Operator
  • Tower Crane Operator (Luffing Jib)
  • Tower Crane Operator (Trolley Jib)
  • Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane Operator
  • Spider Crane Operator
  • Compact Crane Operator
  • Hiab Operator
  • Slinger/Signaller
  • Crane Banksman
  • Lift Supervisor
  • Appointed Person
  • Crane Fitter
  • Tower Crane Mobile Fitter
  • Operations Supervisor (Tower Cranes)

Tunnelling

12 roles
  • Tunnelling Supervisor
  • Back-Up Miner
  • TBM Electrician
  • TBM Fitter
  • Pump Operator
  • Bentonite Operative
  • Senior Bentonite Operative
  • Bentonite Chargehand
  • Bentonite Ganger
  • Bentonite Supervisor
  • Batching Plant Operator
  • Batching Manager

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Clients we work with

Menard logoBalfour Beatty logoVSL logoKeller logoBauer logoBachy Soletanche logoActive Tunnelling logoSelect Plant Hire logoStrabag logoVolkerStevin logo

Current opportunities

Live Foundations Vacancies

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Testimonials

What people say about our foundations team

Stacey is fantastic. She's super-efficient, proactive and can't do enough to help with any requirement we have. She always goes above and beyond to help me and the wider team find candidates with the right competencies, attitude and experience. I can't speak highly enough of her.

Jim H.MPB Structures Ltd
FoundationsAbout Stacey Dennaford

Gail has always given me the highest level of professional service I've received from any recruitment company. I always feel like I'm being treated as a priority. It's always a pleasure working with Foundation Personnel.

Denzel M.Crane Supervisor / Slinger
FoundationsAbout Gail Batcheler

I'd be very happy to recommend Stacey. She has been fantastic throughout my time with Foundation Personnel. She genuinely cares about the people she works with, regularly checks in to make sure everything is going well and always asks if there's anything she can do to help. It's a pleasure to have her as my contact.

AnonymousRig Operator
FoundationsAbout Stacey Dennaford

Working with Kieron has been a seamless experience. He brings real attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and a genuinely positive attitude.

QadarTraffic Marshal
FoundationsAbout Kieron Scott

Gail is an absolute pleasure to deal with when it comes to work. Losing her would be a massive loss to Foundation Personnel.

Michael H.Crane Operator, Tower & Crawler
FoundationsAbout Gail Batcheler

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