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Direct hiring — apply today. Italy-based construction contractors — including WeBuild (Salini Impregilo), Astaldi, Rizzani de Eccher, Impresa Pizzarotti & C., Rossi Group / Cimolai — all operating under Italian labour law and the construction sector national collective agreement (CCNL Edilizia Industria), registered with INPS — have an immediate requirement for construction site workers to join active building, civil-infrastructure and residential projects, with an employer-supported work visa, help with accommodation, PPE, safety training and transport. Competitive gross salary € 1,400 – 2,100 / month plus overtime, paid leave, statutory bonuses and social-security cover under Italy labour law. Freshers and experienced both welcome — no upfront agent fee. Open to EU/EEA candidates (no visa required) and to non-EU candidates worldwide through Italy’s residence & work-authorisation route.
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Job Snapshot
| Role | Construction Site Worker (Direct Hire) | Industry | Building & Civil Construction |
| Country | Italy | Type | Full-Time, Contract |
| Salary | € 1,400 – 2,100 / month (gross) | Hours | 40 hrs / week (day shifts, some Saturday work) |
| Contract | Italy employment contract (renewable) | Visa | Italian long-stay work visa and Nulla Osta (residence & work-authorisation), processed with the employer and the local Prefettura |
| Stay | Accommodation help + Transport + PPE | Vacancies | 140+ (immediate joining) |
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Selection Process
- CV & document shortlisting
- Counsellor telephone / video interview
- Final round with the Italy employer (practical trade assessment as applicable)
- Offer letter & Italian long-stay work visa & Nulla Osta (residence & work-authorisation) filing
About the Opportunity
Italy’s Superbonus programme, high-speed-rail extensions and metro projects in Milan, Rome and Naples keep contractors hiring site workers for masonry, formwork, rebar, concreting and finishing all year round. Selected candidates travel to Italy within 6–12 weeks and step onto the roster the same week.
Selected candidates are employed directly by Italy-based employers on a renewable Italy employment contract under Italian CCNL Edilizia, with salary paid monthly by payroll (busta paga) into a Italy bank account — paid monthly across 13–14 payments a year (tredicesima and often quattordicesima) — plus INPS social-security cover, help with accommodation, transport, PPE, paid annual leave and statutory severance.
Top Hiring Partners in Italy
- WeBuild (Salini Impregilo) — large infrastructure and civil projects
- Astaldi — road, rail and metro civils
- Rizzani de Eccher — bridge and building construction
- Impresa Pizzarotti & C. — residential and commercial building
- Rossi Group / Cimolai — steel frame and industrial building
- Bonatti / Trevi Group — specialist foundations and drilling
Salary for Construction Site Worker Jobs in Italy (2026)
One of the most-searched queries is “construction site worker jobs in italy 2026 salary” — here is the realistic breakdown by grade. Salaries in Italy are quoted gross and paid monthly by payroll (busta paga), with INPS on top.
✅ Employer help with shared accommodation and transport to the site
✅ INPS social-security cover, paid annual leave and statutory benefits under Italy labour law
| Grade | Monthly Salary (Gross) | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Site Helper (Entry) | € 1,400 – 1,505 | + Joining Bonus + Housing help |
| Mason / Bricklayer | € 1,540 – 1,715 | + Skill Allowance |
| Formwork & Shuttering Carpenter | € 1,610 – 1,785 | + Shift Allowance |
| Rebar / Steel Fixer | € 1,610 – 1,785 | + Skill Allowance |
| Concrete Placer & Finisher | € 1,680 – 1,855 | + Attendance Bonus |
| Site Foreman / Team Leader | € 1,925 – 2,100 | + All Benefits |
These are the specific grades open for international applicants. Entry-level helper positions typically welcome freshers — full on-the-job training is provided in the first two weeks.
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Requirements for Construction Site Worker Jobs in Italy
Italy employers prioritise reliability, trade skill and a hardworking attitude. Below are the standard requirements for the construction site worker role.
Minimum Requirements
- Age: 18 to 48 years
- Education: Basic literacy; primary schooling preferred
- Experience: 1–3 years construction / labour experience preferred; freshers accepted for helper grades
- Skills: Masonry, formwork, rebar, concreting or finishing (any one preferred); teamwork; basic English
- Availability: Ready to relocate within 6–12 weeks after selection
- Language: Basic English (local language a plus)
- Fitness: Medically fit for lifting, working at heights and outdoor shift work
- Record: Clean police clearance / criminal-record certificate
Required Documents
- Valid passport (24+ months validity)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Educational mark sheets / certificates
- Trade / construction experience certificate (as applicable)
- Police clearance / criminal-record certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
- Updated CV in English (local language a plus)
Role & Eligibility
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and dismantle formwork, shuttering and scaffolding to the site drawings.
- Lay bricks, blocks and stone for load-bearing and partition walls.
- Cut, bend and tie reinforcement steel (rebar) to structural drawings.
- Place and vibrate concrete for foundations, columns, slabs and beams.
- Handle plastering, screeding and finishing work on walls and floors.
- Follow EU / national safety rules, PPE, working-at-heights and lifting procedures.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18 to 48 years
- Education: Basic literacy; primary schooling preferred
- Experience: 1–3 years construction / labour experience preferred; freshers accepted for helper grades
- Skills: Masonry, formwork, rebar, concreting or finishing (any one preferred); teamwork; basic English
- Availability: Ready to relocate within 6–12 weeks after selection
- Language: Basic English (local language a plus)
- Fitness: Medically fit for lifting, working at heights and outdoor shift work
- Record: Clean police clearance / criminal-record certificate
Salary & Benefits Package
Compensation is protected by Italian labour law and the construction sector national collective agreement (CCNL Edilizia Industria) and INPS registration.
- Gross Salary: € 1,400 – 2,100 / month, paid by payroll (busta paga)
- Payslip pattern: Paid monthly across 13–14 payments a year (tredicesima and often quattordicesima)
- Overtime: Paid at premium rates per the Italian CCNL Edilizia
- Accommodation: Employer help finding shared housing (or housing allowance where offered)
- Transport: Company transport or a commuting allowance to the workplace
- PPE: Employer-provided hard hat, boots, high-vis vest, gloves and harness (as required)
- Medical: Full public healthcare cover through INPS
- Annual Leave: Statutory paid leave per Italy labour law (plus CCT/CAO top-ups)
- Severance: Statutory severance and end-of-contract benefits under Italy labour law
- Visa: Italian long-stay work visa and Nulla Osta (residence & work-authorisation), processed with the employer and the local Prefettura (EU/EEA candidates need no visa)
Why Choose Italy?
- Strong EU labour rights — 20–30+ days paid leave, capped working hours and INPS cover from day one.
- Direct hiring — no agent fees — the Italian long-stay work visa & Nulla Osta (residence & work-authorisation) is filed by the employer.
- Payroll protection — salary is paid on time to your Italy bank account every month by law (paid monthly across 13–14 payments a year (tredicesima and often quattordicesima)).
- Growing demand — a steady residential and infrastructure pipeline in Milan, Rome, Naples, Turin keeps site-worker hiring active year-round.
- Career growth — clear progression from site helper → mason / carpenter / steel fixer → site foreman.
- Path to residency — continuous legal work in Italy can lead to long-term EU residence over time.
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Visa & Travel Process
Recruitment runs under Italy’s Italian long-stay work visa & Nulla Osta (residence & work-authorisation) system. From application to landing in Italy typically takes 6–12 weeks (EU/EEA candidates can start even sooner, with no visa required):
- Application & Shortlisting — Submit your CV and documents through the BBC News Job portal.
- Online Interview — Pre-screen with our counsellor, then a call with the Italy employer.
- Job Offer & Labour Contract — Employer issues the offer letter and Italy employment contract.
- Visa & Work Permit — Italian long-stay work visa and Nulla Osta (residence & work-authorisation), processed with the employer and the local Prefettura.
- Medical & Documents — Complete the required medical fitness check and legalise your documents.
- Travel & Onboarding — Fly to Italy; register with INPS and complete the residence-permit formalities on arrival.
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