Role Title: Supervisor – Earthworks
Location: HS2 - Aylesbury, Sizewell C - Suffolk, Lower Thames Crossing
Salary: £23.34 an hour (1.5x overtime rate)
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits:
1. Works vehicle
2. Lodging & Travel
About the Role
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 a Supervisor, you will oversee and coordinate earthworks activities on-site, including excavation, grading, compaction, and related operations. Ensuring that all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications, environmental regulations, and quality standards you roll will be critical to delivering projects on time while maintaining site integrity and supporting the company’s mission and values.
What you’ll be doing
3. Ensure safe and compliant execution of earthworks operations.
4. Minimises environmental impact through responsible site management.
5. Supports timely project delivery by coordinating resources and resolving site issues.
6. Enhance quality and durability of foundational works, reducing long-term maintenance risks.
7. Build strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to foster collaboration
8. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
9. Coordination of plant, labour, and materials to meet project milestones.
What We’re Looking For
10. NVQ Level 3, CSCS Gold Card, and SSSTS certification are essential; CPCS plant qualification is highly desirable.
11. The ability to provide clear, confident, and authoritative instructions.
12. A proactive and positive approach to health and safety at all times.
13. Communication effectively and professionally across all levels of the organisation.
14. A flexible and adaptable attitude toward changing work requirements.
15. Exhibits excellent time management, punctuality, and a willingness to work additional hours when required.
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.