Blackwell Earthmoving Limited
Senior Engineer
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Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer
Location: Sizewell C Salary: £45-50k Benefits:
- Bonus
- Lodging / travel allowances
About the Role
At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of Hargreaves Services Plc, 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 unrivalled capability to complex infrastructure schemes. From highways and rail networks to renewable energy developments, our solutions combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility, creating sustainable foundations for future growth.
As Senior Engineer, you will take a leading role in overseeing all earthworks activities, ensuring they are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will:
- Oversee planning and coordination
- Resolve technical challenges
- Guide site teams
- Track progress and apply best practices to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery
Key Responsibilities
Technical Execution & Management
- Conduct GNSS-based site surveys and set out earthworks using:
- Batter rails
- Travellers
- Visualisation stakeouts
- Review and validate 3D machine control models for automated earthmoving equipment
- Interpret drawings, specifications, and works information to determine optimal construction methods in collaboration with the Foreman
- Prepare and maintain essential project documentation:
- Plans
- RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements)
- ITPs (Implementation Treaties)
- Checklists
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Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Manage QA processes and ensure all checks are completed before work begins
- Perform spot soil quality checks, including:
- Plasticity testing
- Moisture content testing
Planning & Commercial Coordination
- Support near-term rolling-wave planning to maintain project efficiency
- Identify and report contractual events to the Commercial Team
- Accurately document verbal instructions with supporting sketches and details
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience & Skills
- 4+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong focus on earthworks and large-scale infrastructure projects
- Proficiency in:
- Site surveying
- Quality assurance
- Modern construction methods
- Eligible for ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) membership as a graduate and committed to progressing towards IEngineer (IEng) status
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About Hargreaves Services Plc
At Hargreaves Services Plc, we are not just a contracted services provider—we are shaping the future of the UK industry.
Our Mission
As a trusted partner to the UK’s infrastructure markets, we deliver solutions that: ✔ Accelerate development ✔ Drive industrial transformation ✔ Enable clean energy and environmental innovation ✔ Support land regeneration and low-carbon material supply
Our contract-ed services drive economic growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come.
Our Vision
"To be the leader in the provision of contracted services in the next era of UK infrastructure development."
By specialising in Connectivity, Clean Energy, and Environmental projects, we set the benchmark for excellence in UK infrastructure. Powered by a growing, inspired team and bold growth strategies, we are positioned to play a defining role in shaping the nation’s future.
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