Senior Works Manager - Bulk Earthworks & Site Ops

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£85k + Bonus Lodging, Car Allowance, B

Life Assurance

BUPA Healthcare

Job summary

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of Hargreaves Services Plc, is seeking a Works Manager for the Lower Thames Crossing Basildon site to lead the project delivery team and supervise bulk earthworks.

You will coordinate with Sub-contractors and staff, review drawings, develop method statements, and ensure compliance with ITPs, quality standards, and safety policies on a fast-paced national infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in the industry, with 5 years in a supervisory role.
• CSCS Black Card and SMSTS qualification.
• Experience managing multiple foremen and sub-contractor gangs.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Direct and lead the site based project team.
• Site Operations: Manage bulk earthworks and logistics.
• Documentation: Maintain site diaries and allocation sheets.
• Resource Management: Monitor labour and resources.
• Construction Oversight: Review drawings, develop method statements, and ensure compliance.
• Coordination: Plan and execute work with Senior Management and Engineering teams.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Planning Assistance: Collaborate on detailed planning sessions.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to construction methods and ITPs.

Skills

Leadership

Site operations

Documentation

Resource management

Construction oversight

Coordination

Health & safety

Planning

Quality assurance

SMSTS

CSCS Gold

HSG47

Temporary works

GPS guidance

Tools

GPS guidance

Job description

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of Hargreaves Services Plc, is seeking a Works Manager for the Lower Thames Crossing Basildon site to lead the project delivery team and supervise bulk earthworks.

You will coordinate with Sub-contractors and staff, review drawings, develop method statements, and ensure compliance with ITPs, quality standards, and safety policies on a fast-paced national infrastructure project.