Foreman

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

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.

As Foreman, you will take charge of the day-to-day delivery of our earthworks operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently acting as key point of contact for managing people, equipment, and materials within your section of the project.

Your leadership will drive productivity while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality, making sure every aspect of the work is completed on time and to specification. This is a hands‑on role where your ability to organise, communicate, and lead will be critical to the success of our projects.

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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

About Us

At Hargreaves Services plc, we’re more than a business – we’re a driving force behind some of the UK’s most critical industries. From energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply, we deliver solutions that power progress and create sustainable futures. With operations spanning the UK and international markets, our team of over 1,300 professionals work on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains.

Our mission is simple: to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable services that make a real difference. Whether it’s building major transport links like HS2, regenerating brownfield sites into thriving communities, or pioneering carbon capture forestry, we’re committed to creating long‑term value for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment.

Join us and be part of a company that combines heritage, expertise, and forward‑thinking innovation to deliver solutions that matter.