Earthworks Foreman: Lead Safe, On-Time Projects

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited; Leiston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of Hargreaves Services Plc., delivers large-scale earthworks and related infrastructure solutions across the UK. The Foreman will oversee day-to-day earthworks delivery, coordinating people, equipment and materials to meet project targets with safety and quality at the forefront.

You will lead multiple earthworks crews, plan work with the Works Manager and Engineering team, and ensure adherence to program timelines while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Lead and coordinate multiple earthworks teams to maximise production and minimise downtime.
• Possess solid knowledge of machine/application matching, production outputs and the Series 600 Specification for Highway Works.
• Apply GPS machine guidance effectively across operations.
• Interpret and deliver work in line with a 3‑week programme.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements, including ITPs and Hold Points.
• Communicate professionally with client representatives at all levels.
• Confidently protect the company’s interests when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of the workforce and protect the environment by carrying out daily site visits and enforcing compliance with H&S policies.
• Maximise productivity by working closely with Supervisors, providing hands-on leadership and effective management techniques.
• Plan and deliver work in collaboration with the Works Manager and Engineering team, ensuring schedules and activities are followed.
• Maintain quality standards by applying approved construction methods, respecting ITPs, and ensuring no hold points are passed without sign-off.
• Manage materials by overseeing daily orders for essentials such as gas oil, water, AdBlue, imported stone and geotextiles.
• Keep accurate records by completing Daily Allocation Sheets and promoting digital record-keeping.
• Enforce plant checks by collecting daily reports and addressing any defective equipment promptly.
• Provide feedback and reporting on team performance and dynamics to support development, while not directly handling HR processes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, SOPs, Permit to Work Memos and client requirements.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Team leadership

Construction site coordination

GPS machine guidance

Client communication

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Construction supervisor qualification

Tools

Site management software

Job description

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of Hargreaves Services Plc., delivers large-scale earthworks and related infrastructure solutions across the UK. The Foreman will oversee day-to-day earthworks delivery, coordinating people, equipment and materials to meet project targets with safety and quality at the forefront.

You will lead multiple earthworks crews, plan work with the Works Manager and Engineering team, and ensure adherence to program timelines while maintaining high standards of