James O'Brien

Multi-skilled Groundworker with over 40 years' experience delivering major civil engineering and construction projects across the UK, including HS2, Heathrow Airport, the Houses of Parliament, Savoy Hotel and London Underground. Skilled in drainage, kerbing, concreting, pipework, rail works, fencing and general groundwork. Holder of Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card, PTS (Railway) certification, and plant tickets for dumpers up to 9 tonnes and rollers.

Experienced in working on high-security, high-profile sites with strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards.

Multi-Skilled Groundworker – HS2 Project - VGC Agency

(2020-07)

Working as part of the HS2 infrastructure project.

• Duties include kerbing, edgings, breaking out concrete, pipe installation, fencing, drainage and general groundworks.
• Operate dumpers (up to 9t), rollers and other plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with strict safety standards on a high-profile national project.

Groundworker - Castleview Developments

(2007 - 2020)

Delivered groundworks across commercial and residential developments.

• Key projects included the Savoy Hotel, London, involving drainage, pipework, concreting, slabbing, and block paving.
• Operated dumpers and excavators; drove company van with trailer to transport machinery.
• Carried out drainage, kerbing, patios, fencing, tarmacking and general site works.

Groundworker (Rail Works) - Bridgen Enterprises

(2004 - 2007)

Worked across multiple railway sites in England.

• Responsibilities included drainage, installing new rail sections, pulling/replacing sleepers, digging out ballast, concreting platforms, and cable installation.
• Operated under strict safety procedures as a PTS-certified worker.

Groundworker – London Underground Projects - Finchparn

(2000 - 2004)

Night works on London Underground.

• Duties included changing sleepers, digging ballast, pulling cables, fencing, concreting and general rail maintenance.

Groundworker – Heathrow Airport & Rail - John Murphy's

(1995 - 2000)

Contributed to major infrastructure works at Heathrow Airport and various rail projects.

• Duties included drainage, cable laying, concreting stairs and platforms, tarmacking, and coping stone installation.

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