Project Manager - Lower Thames Crossing

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

8% pension

2.5x life assurance

BUPA

Job summary

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Group, seeks a Project Manager for the Lower Thames Crossing to lead one section of earthworks, ensuring safety, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will report to the Earthworks Operations Leader, manage programmes and budgets, and foster strong relationships with clients and the public to support successful project execution.

This senior role requires extensive civil engineering experience, commercial awareness, and the ability

Qualifications

• Extensive civil engineering experience, preferably in earthworks.
• Experience in linear earthworks.
• Senior management or project management experience.
• Ability to produce resourced programmes and budgets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sectional delivery team to ensure earthworks are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.
• Maintain strong 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 emerging issues.
• Work with Central Support, Commercial, and Health & Safety teams to maintain coordinated delivery.
• 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 deputise to support wider leadership.

Job description

Role Title: Project Manager - Lower Thames Crossing

Location: Basildon

Salary: £85,000 - £99,000

Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Benefits: Car allowance (£6300 per annum); 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 the Project Manager is to lead one of the two section delivery teams in the safe, productive, and profitable construction of the earthworks. 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.

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.

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.