Trade opportunities

Cards and site requirements

Tell us which card you hold, its scheme, occupation and expiry date. Card requirements depend on the role and site. We will confirm the card or proof of competence accepted for each project.

Green CSCS Labourer card

For labouring occupations on sites that require it. A Green Labourer card does not cover skilled trade work.

Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card

For relevant skilled construction occupations, normally based on a suitable Level 2 construction qualification or recognised apprenticeship. The occupation on the card must match the work.

Yellow cards

The former Yellow CSCS Construction Site Visitor card was withdrawn. If you hold a yellow card issued by another scheme, tell us its exact name and issuer so we can check whether the site accepts it for the work.

Trade and plant cards

Some roles use a relevant specialist scheme, for example ECS for electrical work or an accepted plant operator card where the job includes operating plant. We verify the specific scheme for the site.

Check the CSCS Card Finder for occupation-specific routes. A card supports checks and does not replace evidence of competence or a site induction.

Training and safe working

Expect a site-specific induction before starting work. We check relevant training, qualifications, experience and supervision needs against the role, site and planned tasks. You must follow site rules, risk assessments, method statements and PPE requirements.

Examples include safe manual handling for materials work, work-at-height training for roofing or other elevated work, and suitable training for equipment such as towers, MEWPs or plant if used. Asbestos awareness may be needed where you could encounter asbestos. Awareness training alone does not authorise work that disturbs asbestos. First aid certification applies where you are appointed to a first aid role or the project requires it.

Some specialist roles need additional evidence. For example, gas work must be done by someone with the applicable Gas Safe registration. Provide trade qualifications, certificates and any competent person scheme details that are relevant to the work you offer.

Insurance and onboarding documents

Before an engagement, we may ask you to provide:

• Evidence of public liability insurance that covers the work offered, including the certificate and policy schedule, cover limit, expiry date and any relevant exclusions.
• Employers’ liability insurance where legally required, and professional indemnity insurance if the scope includes design or professional advice and cover is required for the project.
• Relevant site cards, trade qualifications, training certificates and examples or references for previous work.
• Business details and any information needed to check status and verify your Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) position, where applicable.

We assess status against the actual engagement. The word “self-employed” and CIS registration alone do not determine employment status. Please wait for a secure follow-up before sharing identity documents, card numbers, a UTR, National Insurance number, bank details or copies of insurance policies.