Ground Engineering Operators- Expression of Interest

Specialist Plant Operator Opportunities – Ground Engineering & Major Infrastructure Projects

Join VSL and be part of delivering some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects.

As part of our continued growth across major civil engineering and specialist geotechnical projects, VSL UK is expanding its site operations teams and is currently seeking experienced professionals across a range of specialist plant operator roles, including:

• Cutter Operators


• Hydraulic Grab Operators


• CSM Operators


• Drilling Operators


• Piling Operators

We are particularly interested in candidates with proven experience operating specialist ground engineering and heavy construction equipment, specifically within:

• Diaphragm Wall Construction


• Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM)


• Piling & Deep Foundations


• Ground Improvement Works


• Large-Scale Infrastructure & Heavy Civil Engineering Projects

Successful candidates will have previous experience operating complex specialist plant and equipment, supporting the safe and efficient execution of geotechnical construction activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational performance.

We are looking for professionals with experience working on major infrastructure, heavy civil engineering, tunnelling, marine, rail, highways or specialist foundation projects, with strong technical understanding of specialist construction plant and site operations.

Experience operating equipment from leading manufacturers or specialist foundation equipment is highly desirable.

We are open to professionals with different levels of experience, provided you have strong operational knowledge within specialist ground engineering environments and experience working on technically complex projects.

International applications are welcome, and we are able to provide visa sponsorship support for candidates with relevant specialist experience looking to relocate and build their career in the UK.

This is an opportunity to join a business delivering landmark infrastructure projects and work alongside some of the industry’s leading specialists in civil engineering and ground engineering delivery.

If you have experience operating specialist foundation or ground engineering equipment and are looking for your next challenge, apply now and become part of a team delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.

Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!