Senior Earthworks Engineer: Infrastructure Delivery Lead

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Plc, is delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead earthworks activities, oversee planning, coordinate site teams and ensure safety, quality and compliance on large-scale schemes.

You will review 3D machine control models, interpret drawings and specs, maintain RAMS and ITPs, and report progress to the Foreman and Commercial Team. ICE graduate eligible for IEng status.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil engineering experience, with earthworks focus.
• Proficiency in site surveying, QA, and modern construction methods.
• Eligible for ICE membership as a graduate and progressing towards IEng status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GNSS-based site surveys and set out earthworks.
• Review and validate 3D machine control models for automated equipment.
• Interpret drawings, specs and works information to determine optimal methods with Foreman.
• Prepare and maintain RAMS, ITPs and checklists.
• Manage QA processes and ensure checks are completed before work begins.
• Perform spot soil quality checks (plasticity and moisture).
• Support near-term rolling-wave planning to maintain efficiency.
• Identify and report contractual events to the Commercial Team.
• Document verbal instructions with sketches and details.

Skills

Site surveying

Quality assurance

Construction methods

Earthworks

Education

ICE membership eligible

Job description

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Plc, is delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead earthworks activities, oversee planning, coordinate site teams and ensure safety, quality and compliance on large-scale schemes.

You will review 3D machine control models, interpret drawings and specs, maintain RAMS and ITPs, and report progress to the Foreman and Commercial Team. ICE graduate eligible for IEng status.