Blackwell Earthmoving Limited
Project Manager - HS2
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Role Title: Project Manager - HS2
Location: Aylesbury
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Benefits: Car allowance; 8% pension; 2.5x life assurance; BUPA
About the Role
At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Group, we deliver large scale bulk earthworks, soil stabilisation, and land restoration with precision and expertise. As a trusted partner on nationally significant projects including HS2, Sizewell C, and the Lower Thames Crossing, we bring proven capability to complex infrastructure schemes across the UK.
The primary role of Project Manager is to lead delivery teams in the safe, productive, and profitable earthworks at HS2. As the day-to-day management face of Blackwell, the Project Manager will maintain excellent relations with stakeholders and members of the public when required, reporting directly to the Earthworks Operations Leader and the Project Senior Leadership Team. The postholder will support and motivate their team to develop a strong working unit and enable all employees to fulfil their potential, contributing to the Company’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a sectional delivery team to ensure earthworks are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.
- Maintain strong working relationships with the Client, stakeholders, and the public when required.
- Take ownership of all work under their control and ensure high standards of delivery.
- Keep the Senior Leadership Team fully informed of progress, risks, and any emerging issues.
- Work closely with Central Support, Commercial, and Health & Safety teams to maintain coordinated project delivery.
- Provide accurate information to Central Support and ensure effective use of information received.
- Apply strong technical knowledge of earthmoving methods, plant, outputs, and operational constraints.
- Produce resourced programmes and develop working budgets.
- Ensure compliance with earthworks specifications and materials handling requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
- Promote a safe working environment and ensure unsafe situations are never overlooked.
- Deputise as required to support wider project leadership.
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What We’re Looking For
- Extensive civil engineering experience, preferably in earthworks.
- Experience in linear earthworks.
- Previous experience in a Senior Management or Project Management role.
- Strong understanding of modern earthmoving methods, plant, outputs, and technologies.
- In depth knowledge of earthworks specifications, materials handling, and operational constraints.
- Ability to produce resourced programmes and working budgets.
- Good commercial awareness.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage large volumes of documentation.
- Effective problem-solving skills and a practical approach to improving methods.
- Ability to motivate and engage team members at all levels.
- Calm, adaptable, and confident in making decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Relevant CSCS card.
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About Us
At Hargreaves Services plc, we support some of the UK’s most critical industries, from energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply. With operations across the UK and internationally, our team of over 1,300 professionals works on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains.
Our mission is to provide reliable, innovative, and sustainable services that deliver long term value for clients, stakeholders, and the environment.
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