Career Opportunities
A family run business since 1964, South Wales Sports Grounds has and continues to grow and establish ourselves as the leading sports pitch construction and maintenance company in the region. With our continued growth we are looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our teams and work on some of the best sporting projects across Wales and the South West.
Working at South Wales Sports Grounds
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, with owners and directors closely involved in the day-to-day running of the business from early planning through to project completion. This hands-on approach helps us maintain consistently high standards and build strong, lasting relationships with our clients.
We offer a professional and flexible service, from working alongside consultants to delivering complete design-and-build solutions through our in-house team. Using the latest technology, our skilled workforce creates high-quality natural and artificial turf pitches, multi-use games areas and associated works, providing sports facilities that communities can enjoy for generations.
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Current Vacancies
South Wales Sports Grounds is looking for a skilled CAD Technician to join our team and play a key role in developing technical designs for sports construction projects. You’ll be responsible for producing detailed 2D and 3D construction drawings, including cut & fill models, drainage plans, fencing, and floodlighting, as well as creating rendered visualisations for client presentations and project approvals.
You’ll work closely with clients, project managers, and site teams to interpret survey data, carry out volume calculations, and ensure all designs meet industry standards and SuDS principles. This role offers the chance to help shape a growing in-house design department and take ownership of projects from feasibility through to construction.
If you’re ambitious, hands-on, and eager to fast-track your career in sports construction design; have strong AutoCAD skills (Civil 3D, SketchUp, Revit or similar), a good understanding of earthworks and drainage, with a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you.
Apply by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitment@swsgl.co.uk
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking AstroTurf / Sports Carpet Installer to join our site teams, delivering high-quality artificial grass and sports surface installations across a range of sports and civil engineering projects. The role involves installing artificial grass and sports carpet systems, assisting with groundwork and base preparation, operating hand tools and small plant equipment, and maintaining high standards of workmanship and site cleanliness. You will be expected to work effectively within a team and strictly follow all health and safety procedures.
Applicants must hold a valid CSCS card and a full UK driving licence, demonstrate strong teamwork, good timekeeping, and a solid work ethic, and be willing to travel to sites across South Wales and surrounding areas. While not essential, a tractor or telehandler ticket and previous experience in sports surface installation or groundwork would be advantageous.
Apply by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitment@swsgl.co.uk
Don’t see a role that suits you? We’re always interested in hearing from talented people. Please email your CV to recruitment@swsgl.co.uk or call 01633 880493
“My journey with South Wales Sports Grounds began as a university summer Operative, before joining full‑time in 2010. Over the years I’ve been able to develop from site work into management, eventually becoming Head of Natural Turf. The trust and opportunities I’ve been given have shaped my career.”
Matthew Dennison
Head of Natural Turf
Types of services we offer
We work with a wide range of clients, from local authorities and universities to sports clubs and private clients. Our experience spans the design, construction, maintenance and renovation of high-quality sports and play facilities.