Foreman

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited; Leiston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading earthmoving company in Leiston seeks a Site Manager to oversee health and safety compliance and manage multiple earthworks teams. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and experience in project planning and material management. Additionally, expertise in GPS machine guidance and compliance with highway works specifications is essential. This role is critical in ensuring productivity, quality standards, and environmental responsibility on various infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management, ensuring health and safety standards.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple teams effectively.
• Knowledge in machine/application matching and highway works.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety compliance through daily site visits.
• Maximise productivity through effective team leadership.
• Manage materials and oversee daily orders.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Leadership

Project Planning

Material Management

GPS Machine Guidance

Job description

At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the 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.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.
  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.
  At Hargreaves Services Plc, we’re not just a contracted services provider – we’re shaping the future of UK industry.

As a trusted partner to the UK’s infrastructure markets, we deliver solutions that accelerate development and drive industrial transformation. From clean energy and environmental innovation to land regeneration, logistics, and low‑carbon material supply, our contracted services drive economic growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the leader in the provision of contracted services in the next era of UK infrastructure development; we support growth in the Connectivity, Clean Energy, and Environmental sectors.